In a statement, Sheila Oliver’s family said, “It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey. She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero. As we come to terms with this profound loss, we kindly request that you respect the privacy of the Oliver family during this difficult time as they grieve their beloved Sheila”.
Statement from Lieutenant Governor Oliver’s Family. pic.twitter.com/ww2nH7J6F3
— New Jersey (@NJGov) August 1, 2023
The cause of death has not been disclosed yet. Prior to her passing, she was receiving medical care and unable to serve as acting governor while Gov. Phil Murphy was on vacation. As of Monday morning, New Jersey State Senate President Nicholas Scutari took on the duties of acting governor.
Having served as New Jersey’s lieutenant governor since January 2018, Sheila Oliver made history as the first woman of color to hold a statewide elected office in the state. Her official government biography also highlights her achievement as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state general assembly.
In response to the news of her passing, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his family expressed deep sadness and distress. In a statement, Governor Murphy called her a dear friend, colleague, and partner in government. He praised her trailblazing achievements as the first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the General Assembly and her invaluable role as his running mate in leading the State of New Jersey. Governor Murphy also highlighted her genuine and kind personality, emphasizing that her friendship and partnership will be irreplaceable.
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
In 2010, Sheila Oliver achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African American woman to serve as the speaker of the New Jersey Assembly. Apart from her role as lieutenant governor since 2018, she held the position of overseeing code enforcement in the state as the head of the Department of Community Affairs. Due to her hospitalization, New Jersey’s state Senate President, Nicholas Scutari, a fellow Democrat, has been serving as her acting replacement, as required by the constitution.
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