Congressman Jim McGovern is mourning the death of his 23-year-old daughter Molly McGovern.
The Massachusetts congressman shared that Molly “passed away unexpectedly in Italy while visiting a good friend and his family,” per a statement on his X page on behalf of himself, his wife Lisa McGovern and son Patrick McGovern.
While Molly’s death was unexpected, Jim also shared that his daughter had been battling a rare form of cancer, although he did not confirm whether it was the cause of her death.
“Even as she faced a rare cancer diagnosis, she did so with relentless courage, optimism, and tenacity—refusing to let her illness slow her down,” he wrote. “She had just finished a semester abroad in Australia.”
Jim, 65, continued to share more of his beloved daughter’s qualities.
“Molly radiated pure joy. She lit up every room with her beaming smile—full of laughter, endless warmth, and a sharp wit that could disarm you in an instant,” he said. “She was unbelievably funny, fiercely loyal, and wise beyond her years.”
The politician, who has represented Massachusetts’s 2nd congressional district since 2013, highlighted his daughter’s kindness to others.
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