U.S. Rep. Sean Casten says his 17-year-old daughter's death 'was peaceful'
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's family said his 17-year-old daughter's death on Monday "was peaceful."
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten said his 17-year-old daughter's death on Monday "was peaceful" as they expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received in the wake of the tragedy.
On Monday, Casten's office announced that the Illinois representative's daughter, Gwen Casten, had died. The announcement did not share the cause of the girl's death.
In posts shared Wednesday on social media, Casten said he and his family were "grateful to all who have reached out with thoughts, condolences and help."
"To all asking what they can do, we ask only that you live your lives as Gwen lived hers," he said, sharing a photo of his daughter.
The lawmaker included a longer statement signed by himself, his wife Kara and their other daughter, Audrey, describing their final moments with Gwen.
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