"Remembering Jean Carnahan: Missouri's Fearless Trailblazing Senator"
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Jean Carnahan, the first female U.S. senator from Missouri and wife of former Gov. Mel Carnahan, has passed away at 90 after a brief illness. She was appointed to the Senate after her husband's posthumous election in 2000, following his tragic death in a plane crash. Carnahan served for two years before losing a bid for election. Remembered as a fearless trailblazer and dedicated public servant, she leaves behind a legacy of accomplishment and a family including three surviving children and five grandchildren.
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