Former GOP Rep. Mia Love dead at 49 after battle with cancer, family says

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, died on Sunday at the age of 49 after battling brain cancer, according to her family.

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, died on Sunday at the age of 49. (Getty Images)

"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," the family continued. "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."

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Love had been undergoing treatment for brain cancer, but her daughter said earlier this month that the former congresswoman's cancer was no longer responding to it.

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