Illinois Congressman Sean Casten mourning the passing of her 17-year-old daughter, Gwenwho died earlier this week.
“This morning, the beloved daughter of Congressman Casten, Gwen (17 years old), passed away,” the congressman’s office confirmed on Twitter June 13. “The Casten family requests privacy and we will make no further comment during this heartbreaking time.”
No other details surrounding the tragedy, including her cause of death, have been shared.
Gwen graduated from Downers Grove North High School in May and plans to attend the University of Vermont in the fall to study environmental science, according to her Instagram page. Following the tragic news of her death, her high school Empowerment Club, founded and led by her, shared that she was “beloved by all.”
“There are no words to describe the loss we are feeling,” the club wrote on Instagram. “She is so much loved, and her incredible impact will last forever in our community. Thank you Gwen, for everything you do to make an impact on our lives. and fill them with love and positivity. You truly are a motivator to be reckoned with. We will miss you.”
