GOP Sen. John Barrasso announces death of wife, Bobbi

Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso on Thursday confirmed that his wife, Bobbi, died after battling brain cancer.

"After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace and at home with the Lord," the senator said in a statement. "In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Bobbi was a leader, fierce advocate for Wyoming, and friend to everyone she met. We miss her dearly. On behalf of our entire family, we thank everyone for your prayers and continued support as we remember her and grieve together."

She was 70 at the time of her death, according to the New York Post. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 but recovered and helped to found the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative.

The pair married in 2008.

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