Minnesota Rep. Diane Loeffler Dies At 66 After Battling Cancer
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The state Democratic party reports that Minnesota Rep. Diane Loeffler died Saturday after a battle with cancer.
Loeffler was serving her eighth term in the Minnesota House, representing District 60A, which comprises a large section of Northeast Minneapolis.
"Diane was dedicated to helping people in Minnesota who were the most vulnerable -- the sick, the elderly, and those with disabilities. She was unfailingly kind to her colleagues. In the spring, tulips from Diane's garden graced many desks in the House Chamber," House Speaker Melissa Hortman said in a press release. "She will be missed by her House colleagues and her constituents."
Loeffler had battled cancer before, reportedly, but recently her cancer returned.
Diane Loeffler was a Northeaster through and through. Her service, passion, and unwavering attention to detail made our city and entire state better. Saddened to learn of her passing. Sarah and I are keeping her family and friends close in our thoughts tonight.
— Jacob Frey (@Jacob_Frey) November 17, 2019
Gwen and I send our deepest sympathies to the friends, family, and loved ones of Rep. Loeffler. She exemplified servant leadership throughout her 15 years serving in the MN House. She was a fierce advocate for her community, and will truly be missed in #mnleg. https://t.co/g2mhaMJ2OW
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) November 17, 2019