Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words'

[PunkinPi]

WASHINGTON — Virginia Senator Mark Warner and Lisa Collis are morning the loss of their daughter Madison.

The 36-year-old died after a "decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes," the couple said in a statement

"We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter," the statement read. "She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void."

Warner and Collis said they were are grateful for the loving support of friends and family and asked for privacy as they grieve.

Source (short article, no more at link): https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/madison-warner-obit-april-20-2026

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Absolutely heartbreaking, 36 is way too young.

[3catwoman3]

1. How dreadful. A grief like no other.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

2. Statement from Senator Warner and his wife

[liberalla]

3. So sorry for their loss... far too soon.

[mzmolly]

4. Oh no.

How terribly sad.

[Exp]

5. Way too young, very sad. nt

[generalbetrayus]

6. My greatest fear since my three children were born in the 1980s is that one or more of them would die

before I do. My heart goes out to Virginia Senator Mark Warner and Lisa Collis .

[3catwoman3]

10. At the pediatric office, I often used to tell moms and dads that once we become...

...parents, we are never emotionally safe, ever again.

[AllaN01Bear]

7. ""

[LymphocyteLover]

8. That is truly heartbreaking. Awful.

[calimary]

9. We all expect our children to outlive us.

So wrenchingly sad.

Next time you see your kids, hug ‘em tight.

[Bayard]

11. Quite true

My parents had to bury 3 of their kids. Two were my Type 1/Juvenile Diabetic sisters. I know the sorrow Sen. Warner and his wife feel from watching someone you love just losing at life. Their time is never easy.