The death news of Gwen Casten, the daughter of Sean Casten, an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois’s 6th congressional district, has saddened internet users, and fans are keen to know Gwen’s death cause.
The 17-year-old daughter of suburban U.S. Rep Sean Casten died Monday morning at the family’s Downers Grove home, according to the congressman’s office and Downers Grove police.
The 50-year-old Casten, a Democrat from Downers Grove, is seeking re-election to Congress in the newly created 6th District, which he has held since upsetting Republican incumbent Congressman Peter Roskam in 2018.
Casten is up against Marie Newman, a fellow freshman U.S. Representative, and Nicor operation mechanic Charles Hughes.
What Was Gwen Casten’s Death Cause?
The death cause of Gwen Casten has not been disclosed to the general public. Details of the case have not been yet released.
According to a statement from the Downers Grove Authorities Department, just before 7 a.m. Monday, police were called to a house on Casten’s street “for an unconscious seventeen-year-old female.” “First responders determined that the subject was deceased.”
In a statement, the Casten campaign said, “Congressman Casten’s loving daughter, Gwen, passed suddenly this morning.” “The Casten family has requested privacy at this difficult time, and we will make no additional statements.”
Casten’s campaign ordered all Illinois TV stations to withdraw his campaign advertisements off the air until further notice, just before his congressional office revealed his daughter’s death.
Sean Casten’s Daughter Age and Family Details
The age of Gwen Casten, the daughter of Illinois U.S representative Sean Casten, was 17 years old. She was born in 2005.
Gwen has a younger sister in her family. The name of Sean’s wife and Gwen’s mother is Kara Casten. The family used to live together in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Sean’s daughter used to study at the University of Vermont. There is not much information about Gwen’s life on the internet.
Gwen Casten Illness & Health Issues: What happened?
Gwen Casten was found dead at her home in Downers Grove, Illinois. She was determined deceased by the first responders.
However, there is no information about her illness and health issues. Sean is a secretive guy and used to keep his family secrets private from the general public.
In the newly redesigned 6th Congressional District, which stretches from Chicago’s Southwest Side to the south and west suburbs, Casten is involved in a heated primary battle with fellow Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Newman.