Former Arizona attorney general Mark Brnovich has died

Mark Brnovich, the former Arizona attorney general who was once tipped to be a U.S. ambassador, has died.

Brnovich's family released a statement on his passing via a spokesperson, which reads:

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"It is with profound sorrow that the Brnovich family announces the passing of Mark Brnovich. Best known as Arizona’s 26th Attorney General, a state and federal prosecutor, and champion of justice, he will forever be remembered and cherished by us as a beloved father, husband, son, and brother. We are heartbroken with this loss and are deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support from so many wonderful people across the state and country."

The family asks for privacy during this difficult time. Memorial service arrangements will be made public as they become available."

Brnovich was 59 years old, and he is survived by his wife, Susan, and their two daughters.

Brnovich, a member of the Republican Party, served as Arizona Attorney General from 2015 to 2023.

During his term, he was involved in several high-profile legal disputes.

Before being elected attorney general, Brnovich worked as a federal prosecutor and served as director of the state Department of Gaming, which regulates gambling. Later in his political career, he unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 2022.

In March 2025, he was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Serbia.

Brnovich was the 26th Attorney General of Arizona from 2015 to 2023. He was a member of the Republican Party and an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2022 U.S. Senate race in Arizona. His wife, Susan Brnovich, is a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

(Telegraf.rs)