President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden
Jill BidenBiden doubles below normal in the White House Jill Biden and dogs appear in an ad promoting the use of a mask during Puppy Bowl Hunter Biden to release memories on April 6 MORE extended his condolences on Sunday after the death of Susan Bayh, wife of former Indiana governor and Senator Evan Bayh.
In a White House statement, the first couple called Susan Bayh “a model of kindness, generosity and grace”.
The 61-year-old woman died on Friday after a battle with glioblastoma, according to a statement released by her husband.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Indiana’s former first lady, Susan Bayh. Susan passed away last night aged 61 pic.twitter.com/f8vPXI9hk6
– Evan Bayh (@SenEvanBayh) February 6, 2021
“Over the years, our families have been united by collegiality and friendship and, later, by a terrible disease. Susan was diagnosed with glioblastoma, the same disease that led to our son, Beau. Like him, Susan fought her battle while living her life: bravely, with love and purpose, “said Bidens.
“Our prayers are with our dear friend Evan, his twin sons, Nick and Beau, the entire Bayh family and the millions of Hoosiers who loved and respected Susan. Jill and I will miss our friend,” they added.
Bayh’s husband served alongside Biden in the Senate for a decade, from 1999 to 2011, after serving as Indiana governor from 1989 to 1997.
The couple met while Susan Bayh was interning for a member of Congress in Washington and Evan Bayh was interning at a law firm in DC. They were married in 1985.
“What defined my wife was love, courage and fulfillment,” said the former governor in a statement on Friday. “She is simply the most loving person I have ever met. Not just for your family and friends, but just for ordinary people. “