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Democratic Congressman Sean Casten’s family released a longer statement on Wednesday about the death of their 17-year-old daughter, Gwen.
In social media posts, the Illinois lawmaker shared a photo of his daughter who died Monday at their home along with a statement.
“There are no words to describe the hole in your heart when a child dies. Gwen was a happy, healthy, well-adjusted young woman,” the family said about Gwen, who was passionate about music and activism and planned to attend the University of Vermont in the fall to study environmental science.
“She had the good fortune to have a community of good friends, teachers and family and the good wisdom to realize how much she owed them,” the statement said. “If her light seemed a bit brighter than most it was because she was so generous in reflecting back the light and love that so many gave to her.”
