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Virginia Senator’s Daughter Dies at 36
April 20, 2026
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Douglas Graham / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagVirginia Sen. Mark Warner announced the death of his daughter, Madison, on Monday at the age of 36. “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,” Warner said in a joint statement with his wife, Lisa Collis, posted on X.

“She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void.” Madison was the oldest of three daughters Warner and Collis shared, along with Gillian, 35, and Eliza, 32. Madison was the oldest of three daughters Warner and Collis shared, along with Gillian, 35, and Eliza, 32. The former Virginia governor has publicly discussed his daughter’s health issues while advocating for reform in the healthcare industry. “Congress and the pharmaceutical companies need to step up to make sure insulin is affordable and accessible for those who need it,” he posted on Twitter in 2019, citing his daughter’s health struggles with juvenile diabetes. Warner had planned to run again in 2026, but he has not said whether those plans still stand. On Monday, other lawmakers offered their condolences, including Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, who wrote, “Our deepest condolences. We’re keeping your family in our prayers.” and fellow Democrat Rep. Becca Balint, who said, “I’m so sorry for your loss, @MarkWarner. May Madison’s memory always be a blessing.” Read it at PeopleRead more at The Daily Beast.
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