Thinkprogress:
Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) reportedly suffered an aneurysm last night “and is not expected to recover, according to CBS affiliate WOIO in Cleveland.” Jones is on life support in a Cleveland hospital, though her office did not confirm this fact. Jones was elected in 1998, becoming the first black woman to represent Ohio.
Thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Update:Tubbs Jones's family has confirmed that the five-term congresswoman has passed away.
This is the statement:
This is the statement:
Tubbs Jones Family, Huron Hospital and Cleveland Clinic
August 20, 2008 - 6:40 p.m.
August 20, 2008 - 6:40 p.m.
"Throughout the course of the day and into this evening, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones' medical condition declined. Medical doctors and neurosurgeons from Huron Hospital and Cleveland Clinic sadly report that at 6:12 p.m. Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones died.
She dedicated her life in public service to helping others and will continue to do so through organ donations.
Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time."
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