LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Today, Kentucky State Senator Karen Berg announced her son's passing in a statement.
Statement from Sen. @karenforky on the passing of her son, Henry: pic.twitter.com/0zuhYEseXz
— KY Senate Democrats (@KYSenateDems) December 20, 2022
She says her son, Henry, died last Friday morning by suicide. Berg says that Henry was a "beloved son, brother, nephew, dog parent and friend."
Berg represents District 26 and won reelection this past November.
She says her son recently received a promotion working for the Human Rights Campaign. "He was doing the work that was important to him — to make the world a more accepting place," she says.
Berg says she gave her "whole heart" trying to protect her transgender son.
She ends her statement with one ask: to "practice tolerance and grace" and "work on loving your neighbor."
The statement includes a reference to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline which can be reached by calling 988.
