August 20, 2008
Posted: August 20th, 2008 07:06 PM ET

(CNN) – Ohio Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones has died after suffering from a serious aneurysm, medical officials said Wednesday. She was 58.

Tubbs Jones, in her fifth term representing parts of Cleveland and its suburbs, was the first black woman to represent Ohio in the House of Representatives.

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Wolf   August 20th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

If true this time....may she rest in peace. Sometimes it is better to let go – this may be the case. This is a huge loss for the Country and her family and friends.

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