Former Democratic Sen. Gene Carnahan of Missouri died Tuesday at the age of 90, according to the Associated Press.

Carnahan was appointed to replace her husband, Democratic Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan, who defeated Republican Sen. John Ashcroft of Missouri. died In a plane crash in October 2000. She died after a short illness, according to the Associated Press. report. (Related: Biden appears to be hinting that Gisele Fetterman will take her husband's Senate seat)

“My mother passed away peacefully after a long and rich life. She was a fearless pioneer. She was intelligent, creative, caring, and devoted to her family and fellow Missourians. ” the family statement said.

Teresa and I are saddened to hear of Jean Carnahan's passing.

Gene Carnahan, former U.S. senator and First Lady of Missouri, will be remembered for her deep and rich love for the people of this great state.

— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 31, 2024

Carnahan served until November 2002, when former Missouri Republican Congressman James Talent won a special election to serve out the remainder of Carnahan's term. according to Go to Ballotpedia.

Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson: “Teresa and I are saddened to hear of Jean Carnahan's passing.'' Posted “Gene Carnahan, former U.S. senator and First Lady of Missouri, will be remembered for her deep and rich love for the people of this great state.”

“We know that Jean's legacy lives on with her family and with all the Missourians whose lives were touched by her time in public service,” Parson said in a statement. I mentioned it above. post. “rest in peace.”

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