U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern’s office sent out a statement from the McGovern family Thursday morning announcing the passing of his daughter Molly.
“Even as she faced a rare cancer diagnosis, she did so with relentless courage, optimism and tenacity — refusing to let her illness slow her down. She had just finished a semester abroad in Australia. She passed away unexpectedly in Italy while visiting a good friend and his family,” the statement said.
She is survived by her father, her mother Lisa and brother Patrick.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Molly McGovern was expected to graduate this May from Northeastern University with a degree in political science, government and international affairs.
She had spent time working as a TD Garden Sports Museum ambassador and had interned at the Dewey Square Group, a political consulting and public affairs organization.
“Molly radiated pure joy. She lit up every room with her beaming smile—full of laughter, endless warmth, and a sharp wit that could disarm you in an instant,” her family said in the statement. “Molly will always be the soul of our family. We are so proud of her, and so glad that so many people were touched by her incredible life. We love you, Molly. We miss you already.”
