Cleveland's Huron Hospital and the family of U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones say she's died.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the family's full statement:
"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."
Tubbs Jones was the first African-American woman to represent Ohio in Congress. She was 58-years-old and is survived by one son.
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