Former Utah House Speaker Bob Garff Dies From New Virus From China

Robert Garff (facing camera), chairman of the Salt Lake Olympic Executive Committee, speaks in a Feb. 9, 1999, file photograph. George Frey/AFP via Getty Images

Former speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Bob Garff died from the COVID-19 virus, Garff’s daughter said.

State Rep. Melissa Ballard announced her father’s death late Sunday: “My loving dad passed away peacefully today from COVID-19. He has lived a long and happy life, full of vigor and love for our state and our families.”