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Sen. Mark Warner announces daughter's death after diabetes battle
Summary
Sen. Mark Warner said his daughter, Madison Warner, died at 36 after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes; the family has asked for privacy.
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Sen. Mark Warner announced that his daughter, Madison Warner, has died at the age of 36 after what he described as a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes. The senator and his wife, Lisa Collis, asked for privacy as they navigate the loss. The couple has two surviving children, Gillian and Eliza. Warner has a record of advocating for insulin affordability, expanded diabetes care access and diabetes research in the Senate.
Key details:
- Madison Warner died at age 36 after a decades-long struggle with juvenile diabetes, according to a statement from Sen. Warner.
- Sen. Warner and his wife requested privacy while they cope with the loss, and the family includes two surviving children.
- Leaders from both parties offered condolences, including statements from Vice President JD Vance, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Summary:
Warner's announcement underscores his personal connection to diabetes issues and prompted expressions of sympathy across party lines. Undetermined at this time.
