A heartbreaking announcement from Arizona's Fifth District congressman brought his family's private struggle into the public sphere.
According to Breitbart, Republican Representative Andy Biggs revealed that his daughter Cosette passed away earlier this week following her battle with cancer.
The congressman shared the devastating news through a statement on X, expressing that while the family was devastated by the loss, they found solace in knowing she was at peace.
Biggs, who has represented Arizona's Fifth District since 2016, has six children and eleven grandchildren with his wife Cindy.
Bicolored political support emerges during family tragedy
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, despite being from across the political aisle, was among the first to extend condolences to the Biggs family.
Her message emphasized the universal pain of losing a child, transcending political boundaries during this moment of grief.
Republican colleagues also rushed to show their support for the bereaved family. Representatives Lauren Boebert, Eli Crane, and Abe Hamadeh were quick to offer their thoughts and prayers through social media platforms.
The outpouring of support demonstrated the strong sense of community within political circles, regardless of party affiliations. Several other congressional representatives joined in expressing their sympathies to the Biggs family.
Family gathers for final moments together
Biggs revealed in his statement that the family had the opportunity to come together during Cosette's final days. This gathering provided them with precious moments to say goodbye and support one another through the difficult transition.
Representative Andy Biggs shared these emotional words about his daughter's passing:
Earlier this week, our daughter Cosette lost her battle with cancer. We are devastated by her passing, but take comfort knowing she is at peace with the Lord. We are grateful our family could gather together to spend her final days by her side. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and support. We are humbled by this great community and the outpouring of love for Cosette and our family.
The community's response to the family's loss has been overwhelming, with messages of support flooding in from various corners of the political spectrum.
Legacy of love and remembrance
The loss of Cosette Biggs has created ripples throughout the Arizona political community and beyond. Her passing has brought together individuals from different political backgrounds in a show of unified support for the grieving family.
Representative Andy Biggs continues to serve his constituents in Arizona's Fifth District while dealing with this profound personal loss. The family's transparency about their grief has allowed the community to rally around them during this challenging time.