Coverage dated April 23, 2025

Molly McGovern, daughter of Massachusetts congressman, dies unexpectedly in Italy while battling rare cancer

Headline from CBS News

Molly McGovern, the daughter of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern​, died unexpectedly while on a trip in Italy.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. GBH News

    Rep. Jim McGovern announces passing of daughter Molly (opens GBH News)

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    GBH News's feed description

    The congressman's daughter is survived by her father, mother Lisa, and brother Patrick.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Mass. Representative Jim McGovern says his daughter died ‘unexpectedly’ in Italy (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    “Molly will always be the soul of our family," McGovern said in a statement.

  3. CBS News

    Molly McGovern, daughter of Massachusetts congressman, dies unexpectedly in Italy while battling rare cancer (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Molly McGovern, the daughter of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern​, died unexpectedly while on a trip in Italy.

  4. Daily Hampshire Gazette

    U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces death of daughter, Molly McGovern, who battled cancer (opens Daily Hampshire Gazette)

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    Daily Hampshire Gazette's feed description

    NORTHAMPTON — Molly McGovern, the daughter of U.S. Rep. James McGovern and Lisa McGovern and sister to Patrick McGovern, died unexpectedly in Italy while visiting a good friend and his family, according to a statement the congressman’s family issued Thursday morning.

  5. New York Post

    Rep. Jim McGovern’s cancer-stricken daughter, 23, dies ‘unexpectedly’ on Italy trip (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Molly McGovern, the Democratic congressman's only daughter, had been visiting a close friend and his family when she died "unexpectedly," the family said in a statement.

  6. Boston

    Rep. McGovern announces unexpected death of daughter, Molly (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    “Molly will always be the soul of our family,” the family of U.S. Rep Jim McGovern said in a statement Thursday.

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