U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passes away after battle with cancer. The Texas Democrat announced in June that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was undergoing treatment.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has died at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer her family announced on Friday (July 19).
“Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas,” her family said in a statement.
May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏽🕊️
