Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has passed away at the age of 59, as confirmed by his family in a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon.
The statement expressed the family’s profound grief, stating, “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.”
Details surrounding the cause of death remain undisclosed, and the family has requested privacy during this challenging period. Arrangements for a memorial service are expected to be made public in due course.
Mark Brnovich was elected as Arizona’s Attorney General in 2014, following a successful primary against then Attorney General Tom Horne and Democratic nominee Felicia Rotellini. He later made an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate in 2022, facing defeat in the primary against Blake Masters.
An alumnus of Arizona State University, Brnovich also served in the Army National Guard before holding positions as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Arizona’s assistant attorney general. Moreover, he was the director of the Arizona Department of Gaming.
In addition to his notable legal career, Brnovich, who was a first-generation American with ethnically Serbian parents, was selected last year to become the next United States Ambassador to Serbia. His family’s journey to Phoenix became a cornerstone of his identity and his public service.
The loss of Mark Brnovich resonates deeply within the Arizona community, reflecting on his commitment to justice and public service throughout his career. The tributes and memories shared by those he impacted demonstrate the significant legacy he leaves behind.