Henry Berg-Brosseau, the son of Kentucky Senator Karen Berg and an outspoken supporter for transgender rights, passed away on April 4, know about Berg’s husband
Henry was 24 years old. The Democratic senator issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming his death. It has been reported that transgender state legislator Karen Berg’s son committed suicide at the age of 24. The Democratic state senator’s mother stated her son Henry Berg-Brousseau has suffered from mental illness for quite some time.
Who Is Bob Brousseau Husband Of Senator Karen Berg As Son Henry Berg-Brosseau Dies Of Suicide
Henry Berg’s dad, Bob, has a Facebook profile that reveals he is a marketing coordinator at Advantum Health and a former director of marketing and client engagement at Commonwealth Insurance Partners. When he left Peptides International, he was the head of marketing there as well. To prepare for his time at the University of Louisville, Bob attended St. Xavier High School in Louisville.
Democratic Senator Karen Berg's transgender son has taken his own life at his home in Arlington, Virginia
Henry Berg Brousseau, 24, a passionate activist for LGBTQ causes, died after succumbing to mental health issues pic.twitter.com/ytXkrRXo73
— Ronald Kelly (@RonK3l) December 21, 2022
Henry, who passed away while a student at Louisville Collegiate School, “advocated for the rights of transgender persons” by, among other things, organising a protest against gay conversion therapy and testifying before the Kentucky Senate Education Committee. His funeral will be place on Wednesday, December 21 at 1 pm at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave, Louisville, KY 40204.
Who Is Karen Berg? Age, Early Life, Career, Personal Life And Much More
Karen Berg was born on 30 Dec, 1961. She practises medicine and teaches at a university while also serving Kentucky’s 26th Senate District in the state legislature. On June 23, 2020, she ran against Republican Bill Ferko in a special election and defeated him to become the next senator for Kentucky’s 26th district.
This is Sen. Karen Berg, pouring out her heart for Henry, her trans son, and the humanity of all people. Today, we learned the crushing news that her son passed by suicide.
I’m asking you to please take a moment to watch this, and share it in their honor. Rest in love, Henry. pic.twitter.com/OMX0mdRPGs
— Charles Booker (@Booker4KY) December 21, 2022
A senator since April 15, 2020, she replaced Ernie Harris after he announced his resignation. She holds the unique distinction of being the sole Jewish lawmaker in Kentucky. Henry Berg-Brousseau, Berg’s son, served as the Human Rights Campaign’s deputy press secretary for politics and was an outspoken champion for transgender rights.
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