Stephanie Tubbs Jones has died, sources say

[helderheid]

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first African-American woman to represent Ohio in Congress, has died after suffering a brain aneurysm, said sources familiar with the situation.

She was removed from life support at 12:19 p.m. at Huron Road Hospital, the sources said.

Tubbs Jones, 58, served as a Cuyahoga County judge and prosecutor before succeeding U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes. She has served five terms in Congress and is expected to easily win her sixth in November.

The mood of supporters around noon was somber. Cleveland Councilman Roosevelt Coats was seen sobbing outside the hospital. He said Tubbs Jones was unconscious and her friends and relatives were preparing for the worst.

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http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/08/stephanie_tubbs_jones_in_grave.html

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[nadinbrzezinski]

1. RIP Congresswoman

[helderheid]

4. It is a very sad day.

[spinbaby]

2. Oh...

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[lonestarnot]

3. Ahhh man.

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[marmar]

5. Oh No. Tubbs-Jones was one of the most outspoken Iraq War opponents....

Rest in peace, congresswoman. You truly will be missed.

[Ichingcarpenter]

6. Sad...... I really like her humor, wit and activism for progressive ideals

[DrDan]

RIP - very sad

[EOTE]

7. How incredibly sad.

A terrible loss for her family and the country as a whole. My thoughts go out to all her loved ones.

[kdmorris]

8. No! OMG... that...

There are no words. My heart goes out to her family.

She will be sorely missed. Maybe... maybe they are wrong?

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[ccharles000]

9. RIP

[underseasurveyor]

10. Damn

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[asthmaticeog]

11. .

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I live in her district. Cleveland will miss her dearly. Condolences to her friends and family.

[CitizenLeft]

30. So do I.

I'm in shock.

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[gateley]

12. I'm so sorry. We lost a champion. nt

[KaryninMiami]

13. Wow- how very tragic so very sad. She was quite an inspiration.

A champion of so many important causes and a hero of progressives. She will be very missed.

[CitizenLeft]

14. Oh my God... she's my rep...

I can't believe it.

[TahitiNut]

15. Our nation is far poorer with her passing.

She was one of the good ones. :cry:

[Cleita]

16. Shocking. RIP

What a loss for Ohio.

[tammywammy]

17. My prayers for her family and friends

[TexasObserver]

18. She did us proud. She was always a ray of sunshine.

[Stinky The Clown]

19. Awful, awful, awful.

RIP, Ms Tubbs-Jones

[asjr]

20. She was not afraid to fight for

her country. This particular battle sneaked up on her. She will be missed.

[deminks]

21. Go in peace, Congresswoman.

Our prayers for your family and friends.

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[Overseas]

22. So sorry to hear that. Condolences to her friends and family. /nt

[Sheets of Easter]

23. She was my rep. I really liked her. This is devastating.

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[SIMPLYB1980]

24. Sad news.

[babylonsister]

25. What a loss. My condolences to her family. nt

[EFerrari]

26. She was so young, too.

A terrible loss. :(

[BonnieJW]

27. That is so very sad.

A lovely and courageous woman I admired greatly. We need many more like her and her death was much too soon. Kindest thoughts to her family, friends and constituents.

[SeaLyons]

28. Very sad and shocking....

She was so full of life and such a wonderful Hillary supporter.

RIP Stephanie

[Hassin Bin Sober]

29. RIP, nice lady.

[liberal N proud]

31. Sad day for Cleveland and Ohio

Terrible loss for America

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

32. Big bummer

She was a strong voice for progressives everywhere. Condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.

[Ichingcarpenter]

33. Hartman just said " that she was in critical but stable condition":

Said it was the latest from the news feed ...... 30 seconds ago.

[Beacool]

34. I'm shocked!!

Just one cosmic reminder of how short our lives are. I met her a couple of times when she campaigned with Hillary. I'm so sorry about her death.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Rest in peace, Stephanie.

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[Fleshdancer]

35. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

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[Catherine Vincent]

36. edited due to news update: Ms. Tubbs is in critical condition and not dead

[Tesla]

40. Only the Good Die Young

RIP Congresswoman
Big loss for my state today!

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

37. It's a sad day for Ohio Democrats,,

RIP Congresswoman Tubbs-Jones, you were one of the best..

Condolences and prayers to her family and friends, Such a terrible shock.

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[dems_rightnow]

38. RIP Stephanie

You did us proud while you were here.

[LittleClarkie]

39. Prayers for her family

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[LittleClarkie]

41. Here's a nice site for lighting a virtual candle if anyone's interested

I think I got the link on DU once upon a time.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm?l=eng

[a kennedy]

42. This is such sad news......

Admired her tons......RIP and my prayers are with your family. :cry: :cry: :cry:

[qanda]

43. RIP

The world will miss your voice.

[ProgressiveVoter]

44. Very, very sad

[windbreeze]

45. So sorry to hear this...go in peace Rep. Tubbs Jones..n/t

[oldtime dfl_er]

46. RIP Ms Congresswoman

My condolences to the family and to everyone in Cleveland. My Lord, how she'll be missed!!!!

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[Mr_shredder]

47. A sad sad day may she RIP

what is up with all the people in Ohio dying of aneurysms. I did a benefit for a gal who died of one at 48 last week and my cousin died of one in her 20's. seems every week around these parts some one I know of is dying from this. Beginning to creep me out.

[Blue Diadem]

48. RIP Ms. Tubbs Jones

My sympathy to her family and friends. :cry:

[MiniMe]

49. Live stream on CNN now

[patrice]

50. Rest in Peace, Stephanie. We're here for you, Ohio!

[Hekate]

51. Oh how sad -- condolences to her family. Thank you Rep. Tubbs Jones, and go in peace. nt

[Metric System]

52. RIP

[YOY]

53. Sad day...sad day...

Goodbye Senator Tubbs Jones.

[LisaL]

54. Oh, how awful.

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[Aristus]

55. Good night, Congresswoman Jones.

We'll see you in the morning... :patriot:

[Jack Rabbit]

56. .

Pebblez.com

[sinkingfeeling]

57. How terribly sad.

[ColbertWatcher]

58. ...(may be premature)... n/t

[helderheid]

59. I had to go out - NPR is still reporting she's alive??

[ColbertWatcher]

60. Conflicting stories. I waited for confirmation before posting, but ...

...even that was retracted.

So, I have no idea why the GOP-controlled media can't get their shit together.

[mzmolly]

61. Such a loss.

RIP Ms. Tubbs-Jones.