On March 23, 2025, the Love family announced the peaceful passing of Mia Love, the former Utah congresswoman who made history as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress. Surrounded by her loved ones in her home, Mia departed this life after a courageous battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that she had been fighting since her diagnosis in 2022.
The news came via a heartfelt message posted on her X account by her family, who expressed their deep gratitude for the profound impact she had on their lives and the lives of countless others. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary journey—one defined by resilience, faith, and an unwavering commitment to the American dream she so passionately championed.
The post on X read:
“Love Family: With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today. She was in her home surrounded by family. In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward. We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences. We are taking some time as a family and will provide information about funeral services and a public celebration of her life in the days to come.”
Mia Love’s story began as the daughter of Haitian immigrants who arrived in the United States with little more than hope and determination. Born Ludmya Bourdeau on December 6, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York, she grew up witnessing her parents’ hard work and sacrifice, which instilled in her a belief in the promise of opportunity that America offered. Her path took her to Utah, where she converted to Mormonism and married Jason Love, with whom she raised three children. Her political career started modestly as a city councilwoman and later mayor of Saratoga Springs, but it was her election to Congress in 2014, representing Utah’s 4th Congressional District, that thrust her into the national spotlight. Serving from 2015 to 2019, she broke barriers and brought a unique perspective to Washington, shaped by her heritage and her faith.
The diagnosis of glioblastoma in 2022 came as a devastating blow, revealed publicly during an emotional interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper in May 2024. Initially experiencing headaches during a family vacation in Puerto Rico, Mia underwent a CAT scan that uncovered the tumor. Surgery removed much of it, but the prognosis was grim—doctors estimated she had just 10 to 15 months to live. Yet Mia refused to accept that timeline as her fate. Drawing strength from her faith and the support of her family, she pursued experimental treatments, including an immunotherapy clinical trial at Duke University. For a time, it seemed to work, shrinking the tumor and extending her life beyond the initial expectations. She spoke often of hope, crediting her survival to both science and the prayers of those who rallied around her.
As 2025 unfolded, however, the cancer proved relentless. On March 1, her daughter Abigale shared a somber update on X, noting that the disease was no longer responding to treatment and had begun to progress. The family shifted their focus from fighting the illness to cherishing their remaining time together, with Abigale inviting friends and supporters to send memories and photos to preserve Mia’s legacy. Just weeks later, on March 11, Mia penned an open letter published in the Deseret News, not as a farewell, but as a thank-you to the nation she loved. In it, she reflected on the America she knew—one of grit, determination, and freedom—and expressed her gratitude for the extra time she had been granted through medical care and faith. That letter, imbued with grace and optimism, became her final public testament.
Mia Love’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of her family, her Utah community, and the broader political landscape where she once stood as a trailblazer. Her life was a testament to the power of perseverance, from her immigrant roots to her historic tenure in Congress, and finally to her dignified struggle against an unforgiving illness. The Love family’s announcement on the day of her death spoke of a “celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy,” a fitting tribute to a woman who faced every challenge with strength and positivity. Though her voice has been silenced, the echoes of her contributions and the inspiration she provided will endure, a lasting legacy of a life well-lived.
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Why isn’t AIPAC registered under FARA again???
My closest friend in my adult life lasted six months from diagnosis to death with this same cancer. He was also current on ALL his wuhan shots. No history of any cancers in his family. Of course no one says the shots had anything to do with this. Except me.
It’s been over a year since he passed and his birthday is next week. I miss him.