Democrat Senator Announces The Death Of His 36-Year-Old Daughter

One of the most painful experiences any parent can have is outliving their child.

On Monday, U.S. Senator Mark Warner announced his 36-year-old daughter had died.

Warner made the announcement on X and shared that his daughter, Madison, died after suffering a decades-long health battle.

The Hill reported on the cause of the death:

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Monday announced the death of his 36-year-old daughter, who had suffered from juvenile diabetes.

“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. She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void,” Warner and his wife, Lisa Collins, posted in a statement on X.

“We are grateful for the loving support of friends and family during this difficult time and ask for privacy as we navigate this profound loss,” he added.

Madison is survived by two younger sisters. The three were introduced to the political spotlight in 2001 when Warner was elected governor of Virginia.

Here’s Warner’s post on X:

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— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) April 20, 2026

Both Republicans and Democrats responded to the news by sending their condolences.

Take a look:

I’m sorry for your tragic loss, Senator. You and your family are in my prayers.

— Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 (@alexbruesewitz) April 20, 2026

Sorry for your loss.

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) April 20, 2026

Vice President JD Vance also offered his condolences:

Our prayers are with Sen. Warner, his daughter, and their whole family. What a terrible loss at such a young age. May God comfort them. https://t.co/7bQ147BmOK

— JD Vance (@JDVance) April 20, 2026

People reported more on Senator Warner’s political career and his daughter, Madison:

Madison was the eldest of Warner and Collis’ three daughters, whom they welcomed just as Warner began to get involved in politics in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Warner, now 71, served as chairman of the Virginia Democratic Party from 1993 to 1995, before an unsuccessful run for Senate in 1996.

In 2002, he was elected governor of the state; Collis became the first-ever first lady of Virginia to go by her maiden name. Warner served until 2006 and then set his sights back on the Senate, running successfully in 2008 and winning reelection in 2014 and 2020.

In December 2025, he announced his plans to run once again in 2026, declaring his focus on economic recovery and the impact of artificial intelligence. It’s unclear if Madison’s death will impact that decision.