Aysha Raza Obituary,Tributes paid to Greenford councillor Dr Aysha Raza Who Died At 52
The community of Ealing is in mourning following the sudden death of Councillor Dr Aysha Raza, the dedicated representative for Central Greenford. Described as a tireless campaigner, her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief and respect from colleagues, friends, and local organisations.
Ealing North MP James Murray expressed being “deeply shocked and saddened,” praising her decade of service and the “energy and compassion” she brought to tirelessly helping residents. Dr Rupa Huq, MP for Ealing Central and Acton, shared a lifelong friendship, stating she was “devastated” and would miss immeasurably her friend’s “sense of humour, sense of justice and fundamental decency.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan honoured Dr Raza as “a dear and loyal friend” and a “passionate defender of the NHS,” noting her historic role as Ealing Council’s first Muslim woman Cabinet Member. Her local commitment was deeply personal; having grown up in Greenford, she championed community projects with fervour, from supporting local pantomimes to passionately advocating for the reintroduction of beavers at Horsenden Hill.
Ealing Council Leader Peter Mason said hearts were with her family, remembering a “diligent and steadfast campaigner.” Local environmental groups like the Brent River & Canal Society also paid tribute, noting her deep involvement with wildlife issues and recent appearance in Sir David Attenborough’s ‘Wild London’.
Widely remembered as a compassionate force for social justice, public health, and the local environment, Dr Aysha Raza’s profound impact on Greenford and beyond will be felt for years to come.
