Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald, who fought for electoral reform and reached new heights for a black congresswoman in seven terms serving Southern California, has died. She was 68. Millender-McDonald died of cancer late Saturday at her home in Carson, said her chief of staff, Bandele McQueen. The congresswoman had asked for a leave of absence from the House last week to deal with her illness. McQueen couldn't immediately provide details on what form of cancer Millender-McDonald had, but said she had been receiving hospice care. Carson Mayor Jim Dear told the Los Angeles Times that Millender-McDonald had colon cancer that had metastasized to her liver.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Article #10: Democratic Congresswoman Dies of Cancer
Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald, who fought for electoral reform and reached new heights for a black congresswoman in seven terms serving Southern California, has died. She was 68. Millender-McDonald died of cancer late Saturday at her home in Carson, said her chief of staff, Bandele McQueen. The congresswoman had asked for a leave of absence from the House last week to deal with her illness. McQueen couldn't immediately provide details on what form of cancer Millender-McDonald had, but said she had been receiving hospice care. Carson Mayor Jim Dear told the Los Angeles Times that Millender-McDonald had colon cancer that had metastasized to her liver.
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