JUST IN: New Jersey Democratic Lieutenant Governor Dies Suddenly at Age 71 – Was Previously Rushed to Hospital for “Undisclosed Medical Issue”
Credit: Associated Press
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver suddenly passed away Tuesday at the age of 71.
As ABC News reported, the news comes just one day after she was rushed to the hospital for an undisclosed medical issue. The cause of death at this time is unknown.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s office previously announced that Oliver had been admitted to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on Monday.
Oliver had been serving as the acting governor this week because Murphy decided to abscond to Italy for a family vacation.
Oliver became lieutenant governor of the Garden State in 2018 and also served as the head of the Department of Community Affairs.
