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Former Metro Councilwoman Lorri Burgess Dies


Lorri Burgess

BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome confirmed former Metro Councilwoman Lorri Burgess has died. She was 56 years old.


Mayor Broomr tweeted " Baton Rouge lost a committed public servant today with the passing of former Councilwoman Lorri Burgess. She was a passionate advocate for our community. My most heartfelt prayers and condolences are extended to her family and loved ones during this time. "


Burgess served on the Metro Council from 1997-2007. She was the first black woman to serve as mayor pro tem. She was also Chief Operating Officer of the Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation.


Burgess died after a long battle with cancer.

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