Political community reacts to death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee [Video]

After the announcement of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death, condolences poured in from both sides of the political aisle.

Jackson Lee was 74.

Known by her constituents as simply, “Congresswoman,” Jackson Lee served the public for more than 30 years.

Last month, Jackson Lee announced she was fighting pancreatic cancer. In a statement at the time of the announcement, Jackson Lee said she was undergoing treatment to battle the disease “that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year.”

Jackson Lee was born on Jan. 12, 1950, in Queens, New York. She served on the Houston City Council from 1989 to 1994 and was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1995.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

After the announcement of her death, condolences poured in from both sides of the political aisle.

Politicians react

Rep. Al Green

My condolences to @JacksonLeeTX18immediate family, staff, & extended family. This is a great loss to people across the globe suffering injustice. Although we’ve …

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