Mia Love Faces Grim Reality of Brain Cancer Diagnosis
In a heartfelt statement released on Saturday, former Rep. Mia Love, the first Black woman to represent the Republican Party in Congress, confronted the devastating progression of her battle with brain cancer. Now 49, Love and her family have made the difficult decision to cease all treatment for her glioblastoma, a malignant tumor, as the illness has advanced beyond medical intervention.
Love’s daughter, Abigale, took to her mother’s X account to share the somber update with supporters. “Hello Friends, I’m Mia’s daughter Abigale. Many of you are aware that Mom has been fighting GBM brain cancer,” she wrote. “Sadly her cancer is no longer responding to treatment and the cancer is progressing. We have shifted our focus from treatment to enjoying our remaining time with her.”
Hello Friends, I’m Mia’s daughter Abigale. Many of you are aware that Mom has been fighting GBM brain cancer. Sadly her cancer is no longer responding to treatment and the cancer is progressing. We have a shifted our focus from treatment to enjoying our remaining time with her. I… pic.twitter.com/xlJfSC3IX7
— Mia Love (@MiaBLove) March 1, 2025
The diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive and relentless form of brain cancer with no known definitive cause, came in 2022. Love bravely went public with her condition in 2023. The disease, which takes shape as a tumor in the brain, has now reached a stage where further treatment offers little hope.
Love’s Climb To Congress
Before her historic election to Congress in 2014, Love built a foundation in politics close to home in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Her journey began in 2003 as a city council member, and by 2010, she had ascended to the role of mayor. However, her congressional tenure ended in 2018 when she narrowly lost her seat to Democrat Ben McAdams by fewer than 700 votes in a surprising defeat.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian immigrant parents, Love spent her early years in the city until her family relocated to Norwalk, Connecticut, when she was five. Her path from local leader to congressional trailblazer reflected her tenacity and commitment to public service.
Reaction From The Political World To Love’s Diagnosis
The news of Love’s worsening condition prompted an outpouring of love and support from fellow Republicans. Utah Sen. Mike Lee expressed his grief, posting on X, “Mia Love is a dear friend. I pray for her and her family.”
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also chimed in with words of admiration: “Mia Love has served Utah with integrity, and her strength and grace continue to inspire us. Our hearts are with Mia and her family during this difficult time. Utah stands with you.”
Former New York congressman and current EPA Secretary Lee Zeldin, who entered Congress alongside Love in 2014, shared a deeply personal tribute. “Mia and I were elected to Congress together in 2014, and she has been one of my closest friends in life ever since. She’s an amazing and courageous fighter and the Zeldin Family has nothing but love for her forever,” he wrote on X.
Mia and I were elected to Congress together in 2014 and she has been one of my closest friends in life ever since. She’s an amazing and courageous fighter and the Zeldin Family has nothing but love for her forever.
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— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) March 1, 2025
Love, a devoted mother of three—Alessa, Abigail, and Peyton—shares her life with her husband, Jason Love. As her family now cherishes their remaining moments together, her legacy as a pioneering figure and a resilient spirit endures.
