N.J. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies after hospitalization for unspecified 'medical care'
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, the state's first Black Assembly speaker, has passed away after she was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, her family announced.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has died after she was hospitalized this week for an undisclosed medical issue, her family announced in a statement Tuesday.
She was 71.
“It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey,” her family said in the statement. “She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero.”
“As we come to terms with this profound loss, we kindly request that you respect the privacy of the Oliver family during this difficult time as they grieve their beloved Sheila,” her family said.
“Sheila Y. Oliver leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and inspiration," they said. "We will remember her commitment to the people of New Jersey and her tireless efforts to uplift the community.”
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