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Posted by: Kate Prince on Feb 4, 2021

U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper’s wife, Martha Cooper, died today after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the Tennessean reports. She was 66. The Coopers were married for 35 years and share three children, according to an obituary written by the congressman. Davidson County District Attorney General Glenn Funk extended his condolences, commenting that the grace and dignity "she shared with all Tennesseans throughout her life should serve as an inspiration and example to us all.” A private ceremony will be held for family only due to the COVID-19 pandemic.