Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois says his teenage daughter passed away from cardiac arrhythmia.

Democratic Illinois Representative Sean Casten revealed on Friday that his daughter’s June demise was caused by a heart arrhythmia.

“Our daughter Gwen Casten passed away in June of last year from a sudden cardiac arrhythmia. She was fine, and then her heart stopped, to put it simply “family Casten stated in a statement.

After having supper with her parents and spending some time with friends, Gwen Casten, 17, passed away in her sleep in June.
After his daughter passed away, the congressman noted that she had been anticipating beginning her freshman year at the University of Vermont this autumn.

SEAN CASTEN, AN ILLINOIS REP., DISCLAIMS NEW INFORMATION ABOUT HIS DAUGHTER’S DEATH: IT WAS QUIET.

Rep. Sean Casten, D, Ill., announced Friday that his daughter's death in June was from a cardiac arrhythmia.

The family said that Gwen was a healthy adolescent who ate well, exercised, had routine checkups with the doctor, had no behavioral problems, and was connected to her friends and family.

The family stated in their statement that she was properly immunized against COVID-19.

The statement read, “We are devastated, but we are not alone.” “It is rare but possible for young, healthy persons to experience sudden, unexpected heart failure. We find ourselves clinging to the wrong end of chance.”

The family expressed their appreciation for the “outpouring of love” they had experienced in recent months.

The family said Gwen was a healthy teenager who ate well, exercised, received regular medical check-ups, did not suffer from any behavioral issues and was close with friends and family.

The family said that Gwen was a healthy adolescent who ate well, exercised, had routine checkups with the doctor, had no behavioral problems, and was connected to her friends and family.

SEAN CASTEN, an Illinois congressman, announces the death of his 17-year-old daughter.

“Each of your letters, messages, lunches, and flowers has brought us to tears once more, but they are all appreciated. We are especially appreciative of the contributions made to the March for Our Lives and the Downers Grove North Friends of Fine Arts, two organizations in which Gwen was actively involved while still in high school. Knowing how many lives Gwen affected during her 17 years is consoling “family members wrote.

They remembered Gwen as having a sizable, lovely, loving, and caring heart.

The family said they are grateful for the "outpouring of love" they have received over the past few months.

The family said they are grateful for the “outpouring of love” they have received over the past few months.

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