Former Liberal MP Katie Allen has died following a battle with cancer, aged 59.

Dr Allen’s family announced the death in a social media post, with two of her daughters writing messages of love in the comments.

‘She spent her life caring for others as a mother, doctor, professor, MP and friend. She is deeply loved,’ Tuesday’s post said.

‘She passed in peace surrounded by family and lived a full, beautiful life, all the way to the end.

‘We love you so much.’

Dr Allen represented the Melbourne seat of Higgins from 2019 to 2022, entering politics after being a paediatrician and medical researcher for more than two decades.

Last week, Dr Allen celebrated her daughter Jemima being awarded a PhD.

‘So proud Jemima – 3 degrees in 1 – an MD, a PhD and BMed(Hons). Can’t believe the journey you’ve navigated including living in Oxford for 2 years,’ she wrote on social media.

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Katie Allen has died following a battle with cancer

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Just last week Ms Allen celebrated her daughter gaining her PhD

Victorian Liberal Leader Jess Wilson said: ‘Heartbroken at the passing of Dr Katie Allen. A life cut too short.’

Liberal senator Jane Hume, a former party room colleague of Dr Allen’s, said she was an extraordinary woman.

Former Liberal senator Simon Birmingham said his memories with Dr Allen were a true blessing.

‘Katie my friend, my Canberra housemate, my fellow political warrior, and a true servant of the people, may you rest in peace,’ he wrote.

‘All our love to Malcolm and all of Katie’s wonderful, loving and supportive family.’