Rep. Bowman’s Mother Dies of COVID-19

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) wears a mask as he walks through the Canon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 12, 2021. Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images

The mother of Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) died of COVID-19 on Feb. 14, the lawmaker shared on Twitter.

“It is with deep sorrow that I share the passing of our mother, Ms. Pauline Bowman. She battled Covid for many weeks before transitioning on Valentine’s Day,” Bowman said. “Our mother raised us to live our lives with love and joy with and for each other. I share her legacy with all of you.”