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PunkinPi

(5,299 posts)
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 10:46 AM Apr 20

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words'

WASHINGTON — Virginia Senator Mark Warner and Lisa Collis are morning the loss of their daughter Madison.

The 36-year-old died after a "decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes," the couple said in a statement

"We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter," the statement read. "She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void."

Warner and Collis said they were are grateful for the loving support of friends and family and asked for privacy as they grieve.

Source (short article, no more at link): https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/madison-warner-obit-april-20-2026

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Absolutely heartbreaking, 36 is way too young.
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Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words' (Original Post) PunkinPi Apr 20 OP
How dreadful. A grief like no other. 3catwoman3 Apr 20 #1
Statement from Senator Warner and his wife LetMyPeopleVote Apr 20 #2
So sorry for their loss... far too soon. liberalla Apr 20 #3
Oh no. mzmolly Apr 20 #4
Way too young, very sad. nt Exp Apr 20 #5
My greatest fear since my three children were born in the 1980s is that one or more of them would die generalbetrayus Apr 20 #6
At the pediatric office, I often used to tell moms and dads that once we become... 3catwoman3 Apr 20 #10
"" AllaN01Bear Apr 20 #7
That is truly heartbreaking. Awful. LymphocyteLover Apr 20 #8
We all expect our children to outlive us. calimary Apr 20 #9
Quite true Bayard Apr 20 #11

generalbetrayus

(1,956 posts)
6. My greatest fear since my three children were born in the 1980s is that one or more of them would die
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 01:20 PM
Apr 20

before I do. My heart goes out to Virginia Senator Mark Warner and Lisa Collis .

3catwoman3

(29,715 posts)
10. At the pediatric office, I often used to tell moms and dads that once we become...
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 03:07 PM
Apr 20

...parents, we are never emotionally safe, ever again.

calimary

(90,583 posts)
9. We all expect our children to outlive us.
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 02:09 PM
Apr 20

So wrenchingly sad.

Next time you see your kids, hug ‘em tight.

Bayard

(30,129 posts)
11. Quite true
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 11:48 PM
Apr 20

My parents had to bury 3 of their kids. Two were my Type 1/Juvenile Diabetic sisters. I know the sorrow Sen. Warner and his wife feel from watching someone you love just losing at life. Their time is never easy.

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