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Carol Barr, wife of Congressman Andy Barr, died of natural causes, coroner says

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Posted at 12:15 PM, Jun 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-17 15:15:15-04

(LEX 18) — The Fayette County Coroner's Office says Carol Barr died from natural causes. Barr was 39 years old.

The coroner's office was called to the Barr home shortly before 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night. A preliminary autopsy she died from a heart condition called Mitral Valve Prolapse, also known as "Floppy Valve Syndrome."

The office of Congressman Andy Barr announced the sudden passing of his wife, Carol Barr on Tuesday night.

Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Barr issued a statement on his wife's unexpected passing:

“At this time of tremendous grief and pain, we ask for prayers for our beautiful, dear and precious Carol, the greatest, most selfless and giving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend anyone could ever have. We also ask for love and prayers for Carol’s greatest legacy - her loving and devoted daughters Eleanor and Mary Clay - through whom Carol’s extraordinary life, high character and irrepressible spirit will continue. In this moment of profound grief and heartbreak, we are so grateful for the gift and blessing of Carol’s life, for her strong faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for the comfort of fond memories and her victory in heaven and for all those who have surrounded Carol’s family, the girls and I with beautiful expressions of love, compassion and sympathy.”