John McCain’s eldest son, Douglas, dies at 66, family confirms
Douglas McCain, the oldest son of Arizona's longtime U.S. Senator John McCain, died on Wednesday at 66 years old.
US Republican Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham (R) indicates the direction off the stage as Republican presidential candidate John McCain (C), backed by his son Doug McCain (L), waves at the end of a campaign rally at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia, on November 1, 2008. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)
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Douglas McCain, the oldest son of Arizona’s longtime U.S. Senator John McCain, died on Wednesday at 66 years old.
“I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain’s sudden passing,” his sister Meghan McCain wrote on social media. “He was a truly wonderful, joyful man who supported me throughout my life. He brought humor, fun and great conversation to every room. I will cherish our memories together.
“Our prayers are with his wife, Ashley, and children, Caroline and Shepp.”
According to his obituary, Douglas McCain died suddenly. He spent several years as a Navy pilot, following in the footsteps of his father who spent over two decades in the Navy, before joining American Airlines.
Private services are expected to be held for the family ahead of a memorial service in Virginia on Saturday.
Arizona leaders react to Douglas McCain’s sudden death
Reactions started coming in from state leaders upon the McCain family’s confirmation of Douglas’ death.
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, who represents Arizona’s 5th congressional district, recognized on social media everything that McCain was in the time he knew him.
“My prayers are with the McCain family as they grieve the loss of Douglas – a son, brother, husband, father and friend. We appreciate his service to our great nation and hope his memory is cherished by all who loved him,” Biggs wrote.
Jay Feely, former Arizona Cardinals kicker and current Arizona congressional candidate, also said he is keeping the McCain family in his thoughts.
“My family’s hearts go out to the McCain family after the sudden loss of their son, Douglas. He followed his father’s footsteps with honor, serving our nation as a Navy pilot. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him,” Feely wrote on X.
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That's exactly what I'm comparing it too. How many Democrat leaders have multiple baby mamas/wives and numerous cheating scandals? Congrats if you can name one, compared to every Republican leader.
And the Democrats aren't the Bible thumping hypocrites demanding that the public follows their moral code while privately fckn anything that walks, male or female, adult or child.
This kid is from his first family, before he cheated on his wife with an underage debutante and started a new family.
Yay for the party of fAmIlY vAlUeS... aka cheating on your wife and trading her in for a younger model every few years.
As compared to the party of... what? Are you implying the Democrats are bastions of morality and family values? Hope not, 'cause that'd be a big joke!