Photo: Michael Brochstein/gettyIllinois Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García hasannounced the death of his 28-year-old daughter, Rosa.In a statementshared on social media Tuesday, the congressman revealed that his family was left “completely heartbroken” after her death on Monday night.“Last night our beloved daughter, Rosa, passed away at the age of 28,” the statement read. “Our family is completely heartbroken. Rosa joined our family as a young girl who had been in the foster care system. We did our best to provide a stable, loving, and welcoming home for her.“According toThe Chicago Sun-Times, Rosa was the youngest of García and his wifeEvelyn’s three children. While a cause of death was not revealed, García added in his statement that his “family asks for privacy and welcomes your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.“Rep. García hasrepresented the Fourth Congressional District of Illinoissince 2019.Havingserved in the Illinois Senate from 1993 to 1999and been a Chicago City Council member from 1986 to 1993, many of his fellow politicians offered their condolences.“Mydeepest condolences go out to Rep. Garciaduring this difficult time,” wrote Brandon Johnson in a tweet beforehis victory in the Chicago Mayoral runoffon Tuesday. “The loss of a child is a tragedy that no parent should ever endure. I hope that in the midst of this profound sorrow, Rep. Garcia and his family find comfort in the memories of Rosa’s kindness and spirit.“Rep. García and Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas both ran against Johnson for a bid as Chicago’s next mayor.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Vallasalso offered his condolences on Twitter, writing on Tuesday: “My heart goes out to Congressman Garcia as he grieves the horrific loss of his daughter Rosa. My prayers are with the Garcia family during this time.”
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Illinois Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García hasannounced the death of his 28-year-old daughter, Rosa.In a statementshared on social media Tuesday, the congressman revealed that his family was left “completely heartbroken” after her death on Monday night.“Last night our beloved daughter, Rosa, passed away at the age of 28,” the statement read. “Our family is completely heartbroken. Rosa joined our family as a young girl who had been in the foster care system. We did our best to provide a stable, loving, and welcoming home for her.“According toThe Chicago Sun-Times, Rosa was the youngest of García and his wifeEvelyn’s three children. While a cause of death was not revealed, García added in his statement that his “family asks for privacy and welcomes your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.“Rep. García hasrepresented the Fourth Congressional District of Illinoissince 2019.Havingserved in the Illinois Senate from 1993 to 1999and been a Chicago City Council member from 1986 to 1993, many of his fellow politicians offered their condolences.“Mydeepest condolences go out to Rep. Garciaduring this difficult time,” wrote Brandon Johnson in a tweet beforehis victory in the Chicago Mayoral runoffon Tuesday. “The loss of a child is a tragedy that no parent should ever endure. I hope that in the midst of this profound sorrow, Rep. Garcia and his family find comfort in the memories of Rosa’s kindness and spirit.“Rep. García and Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas both ran against Johnson for a bid as Chicago’s next mayor.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Vallasalso offered his condolences on Twitter, writing on Tuesday: “My heart goes out to Congressman Garcia as he grieves the horrific loss of his daughter Rosa. My prayers are with the Garcia family during this time.”
Illinois Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García hasannounced the death of his 28-year-old daughter, Rosa.
In a statementshared on social media Tuesday, the congressman revealed that his family was left “completely heartbroken” after her death on Monday night.
“Last night our beloved daughter, Rosa, passed away at the age of 28,” the statement read. “Our family is completely heartbroken. Rosa joined our family as a young girl who had been in the foster care system. We did our best to provide a stable, loving, and welcoming home for her.”
According toThe Chicago Sun-Times, Rosa was the youngest of García and his wifeEvelyn’s three children. While a cause of death was not revealed, García added in his statement that his “family asks for privacy and welcomes your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.”
Rep. García hasrepresented the Fourth Congressional District of Illinoissince 2019.
Havingserved in the Illinois Senate from 1993 to 1999and been a Chicago City Council member from 1986 to 1993, many of his fellow politicians offered their condolences.
“Mydeepest condolences go out to Rep. Garciaduring this difficult time,” wrote Brandon Johnson in a tweet beforehis victory in the Chicago Mayoral runoffon Tuesday. “The loss of a child is a tragedy that no parent should ever endure. I hope that in the midst of this profound sorrow, Rep. Garcia and his family find comfort in the memories of Rosa’s kindness and spirit.”
Rep. García and Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas both ran against Johnson for a bid as Chicago’s next mayor.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Vallasalso offered his condolences on Twitter, writing on Tuesday: “My heart goes out to Congressman Garcia as he grieves the horrific loss of his daughter Rosa. My prayers are with the Garcia family during this time.”
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