Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman in Congress, Dies at 49

The trailblazing former Utah representative passed away peacefully at home after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, leaving behind a legacy of service and unity.

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on March 23, 2025, at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, surrounded by family.
Diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022, Love participated in a clinical trial at Duke University before her cancer stopped responding to treatment earlier this month.
She represented Utah's 4th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019, making history in a predominantly white and conservative state.
After leaving Congress, Love worked as a CNN commentator, a University of Sydney fellow, and shared reflective writings advocating for unity and compassion.
Political leaders, including Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Mitt Romney, paid tribute to her groundbreaking career and enduring belief in the American dream.