Overview

• Rep. Jim McGovern announced the unexpected death of his daughter, Molly McGovern, on April 24, 2025, while she was visiting a friend in Italy.
• Molly had recently completed a semester abroad in Australia and was described by her family as a source of joy, kindness, and resilience.
• She faced a rare cancer diagnosis with optimism and tenacity, refusing to let her illness define her life.
• Lawmakers from both parties, including Reps. Jamie Raskin and Mike Lawler, expressed condolences and support for the McGovern family.
• This marks the second instance this month of a U.S. lawmaker losing a daughter, following Rep. Andy Biggs' similar announcement earlier in April.