Jill Knight, a former Birmingham MP, died at the age of 98.
She was the longest-serving female MP until she stepped down in 2016.
She served in politics for nearly 50 years, first as a Conservative member of the Edgbaston district for 31 years before being promoted to the House of Lords.
She was substantially responsible for establishing Section 28, a section of a local government legislation that prohibits a council from advocating the acceptance of homosexuality as a supposed family connection, and she apologized in 2018 if the law had caused anybody harm.
Baroness Jill Knight cause of death
Her relatives reported she died peacefully, surrounded by music, family, and friends, following a brief fight with illness.
Was Baroness Jill Knight married? Did Baroness Jill Knight have children?
Jill Knight was married to the late James Montague Knight. Their union was blessed with two kids.
Baroness Jill Knight net worth
She was worth about $4million to $5million.
When is Baroness Jill Knight funeral?
The family of the deceased will be releasing a statement concerning the date of her burial and funeral ceremony in due time.
