Mitt Romney has paid tribute to his sister-in-law, Carrie Romney, after her body was discovered on the street next to a five-story parking garage in a Los Angeles suburb, RadarOnline.com can report.

Carrie was in the middle of a contentious divorce from her husband of eight years, and Mitt's brother, George Scott Romney. Article continues below advertisement

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The former presidential nominee and ex-Utah senator issued an emotional statement after the 64-year-old's shocking death.

"Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives," the Romney family said in a statement. "We ask for privacy during this difficult time."

Carrie's cause of death has been listed as deferred, meaning more inve

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