As the wife of the former Indiana government, Evan Bayh, and the youngest first lady in the state in 150 years, she also worked on the International Joint Commission under former President Bill Clinton and worked with Canada.
Bayh is described by her family as ‘an incredible person who lived a life full of love, courage and achievements’.
President Joe Biden recalled Bayh in a statement Sunday, saying she “stood out as a unique treasure – an example of goodness, generosity and grace.”
“Jill and I are very sad to hear of the passing of Susan Bayh, a beloved government official and a warm and wonderful friend who has brought to light the lives of all who knew her,” he said.
Biden added that Bayh, who was diagnosed with the same cancer as his late son Beau, “fought her battle while living her life: brave, with love and purpose.”
Bayh was a deputy professor at her alma mater law school, University of Southern California, in addition to other positions she held at academic institutions.