Dem New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver Dies At Age 71

August 1, 2023 Democrats, Politics

New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Oliver, died at age 71, her family and Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday. Oliver had been filling in as acting governor while Murphy was out of the state on a family vacation in Italy. Then on Monday, she was taken to a hospital for an undisclosed medical issue.

Oliver made history in New Jersey. She was the first Black woman to be Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and only the second Black woman to lead any state legislature. Under the state constitution, Democratic Senate President Nicholas Scutari was set to serve as acting governor when Oliver became indisposed.

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BREAKING: New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Oliver, died at age 71, her family and Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday. https://t.co/bCeq0gbPu9

— CBS Philadelphia (@CBSPhiladelphia) August 1, 2023

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has died, according to a statement from the governor’s office https://t.co/HIJKiZedLt

— Bloomberg (@business) August 1, 2023

Tammy and I, and our children, are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and partner in government, @LtGovOliver.

We ask that you all keep the Oliver family and all those who loved her in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ty6drz7DgY

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) August 1, 2023