Gloria Molina, Trailblazing Los Angeles Politician, Dies at 74
LOS ANGELES—Activist-turned-politician Gloria Molina, the first Latina to serve on the Los Angeles City Council and the county’s Board of Supervisors, as well as in the State Assembly, died May 14 of cancer at age 74, and political and religious leaders recalled her accomplishments Monday.
“It is with heavy hearts that our family announces Gloria’s passing this evening,” Molina’s daughter, Valentina Martinez, said Sunday in a statement. “She passed away at her home in Mt. Washington, surrounded by our family.”
Molina had been battling terminal cancer for the past three years, according to the statement.
“She faced this fight with the same courage and resilience she lived her life. Over the last few weeks, Gloria was uplifted by the love and support of our family, community, friends, and colleagues. Gloria expressed deep gratitude for the life she lived and the opportunity to serve our community.”…