Washington lawmaker’s wife dies

Carol Newhouse, the wife of Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) died Friday in Seattle after a long battle with cancer, according to his office and local reports.

She was 62.

The lawmaker’s office confirmed Carol Newhouse’s death in a Saturday release.

{mosads}“Carol was a strong, beautiful, and loving mother, wife, and friend,” the statement said. “Carol’s sparkling wit and joyful countenance will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The family is grateful for the patience, support, and prayers of so many and requests privacy during this time of grieving.”

Dan Newhouse missed the House’s vote on the GOP’s controversial American Healthcare Act last month in order to be with his wife and family.

“I need to be with my family as we face this challenge together,” Newhouse wrote in a Facebook post last month.