Congressman Jim McGovern’s Daughter, 23, Dies “Unexpectedly” in Italy

Congressman Jim McGovern is mourning the demise of his 23-year-old daughter Molly McGovern.

The Massachusetts congressman shared that Molly “handed away unexpectedly in Italy whereas visiting pal and his household,” per an announcement on his X web page on behalf of himself, his spouse Lisa McGovern and son Patrick McGovern.

Whereas Molly’s demise was surprising, Jim additionally shared that his daughter had been battling a uncommon type of most cancers, though he didn’t affirm whether or not it was the reason for her demise.

“At the same time as she confronted a uncommon most cancers prognosis, she did so with relentless braveness, optimism, and tenacity—refusing to let her sickness gradual her down,” he wrote. “She had simply completed a semester overseas in Australia.”

Jim, 65, continued to share extra of his beloved daughter’s qualities.

“Molly radiated pure pleasure. She lit up each room together with her beaming smile—stuffed with laughter, limitless heat, and a pointy wit that would disarm you right away,” he mentioned. “She was unbelievably humorous, fiercely loyal, and clever past her years.”

The politician, who has represented Massachusetts’s 2nd congressional district since 2013, highlighted his daughter’s kindness to others.