 So thoughts and prayers to her and the family dying at the age of 74 after the ongoing battle with family. With the statement coming from the team from the 18th Congressional District saying, Today, with incredible grief for our loss, yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of the state of Texas. A local, national, and international humanitarian, she was acknowledged worldwide today