"Former Missouri Senator Jean Carnahan Passes Away at 90"

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"Former Missouri Senator Jean Carnahan Passes Away at 90"
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Former US Senator Jean Carnahan, who made history as the first female senator to represent Missouri after being appointed to fill her husband's seat following his death, has passed away at the age of 90 after a brief illness. Carnahan, a Democrat, served in the Senate from 2001 to 2002 and was known for her dedication to her family and fellow Missourians. She and her husband, former Governor Mel Carnahan, tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in 2000, leading to her appointment to the Senate.

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