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Sen. Warner Announces Death of Daughter Madison, 36

Published 20 April 2026

U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia and his wife, Lisa Collis, announced on Monday the death of their daughter, Madison Warner, who was 36 years old. The family described her passing as occurring after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.

In a joint statement, Warner and Collis expressed profound grief. "We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison, 36, after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues," they said. "She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void. We are grateful for the loving support of friends and family during this difficult time and ask for privacy as we navigate this profound loss."

Juvenile diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects insulin production in the body, requiring lifelong therapy and monitoring to manage blood sugar levels. Complications can include heart disease, kidney problems, neuropathy and stroke, according to medical experts. The disease impacts more than 1.7 million Americans.

Warner and Collis have two other daughters, Eliza and Gillian. The senator, a...

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