Key takeaways:
- The family of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey, has announced her passing.
- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is making plans to come back from a vacation in Italy in light of her death.
- As the state of New Jersey mourns the loss of their beloved Lieutenant Governor, the Oliver family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
The family of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey, has announced her passing. In a statement, her family said, “It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey.”
The family asked for privacy during this difficult time as they grieve their beloved Sheila. “She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero,” they said. “Sheila Y. Oliver leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and inspiration.”
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is making plans to come back from a vacation in Italy in light of her death, two people familiar with his plans have told CBS News. Murphy said he and his family are distraught at the news. He said in a statement that naming Oliver as his lieutenant governor was “the best decision I ever made.”
Oliver was taken to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, on Monday. The cause of death has not yet been released.
As the state of New Jersey mourns the loss of their beloved Lieutenant Governor, the Oliver family has asked for privacy during this difficult time. “As we come to terms with this profound loss, we kindly request that you respect the privacy of the Oliver family during this difficult time as they grieve their beloved Sheila,” her family said.
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