Ron Wright (centre) entering Capitol Hill in 2018. Photo / AP
Ron Wright (centre) entering Capitol Hill in 2018. Photo / AP
A member of the US Congress has died after being hospitalised with Covid-19.
Congressman Ron Wright, who was elected to represent Texas's sixth congressional district in 2018, "passed away peacefully" yesterday with his wife Susan at his side. He was 67.
Wright had spent the past year battling lung cancerbefore he contracted Covid-19. He was admitted to hospital in Dallas, Texas after the diagnosis.
He is the first sitting member of Congress to die from the virus. Luke Letlow, a congressman-elect from Louisiana, had not yet been seated when he died in late December at the age of 41.
Ron Wright was an incredible father, loving husband & proud Texan. He dedicated his life to serving his community, most recently representing TX-06 in Congress. @RepRonWright faced adversity with strength & grace, inspiring all who knew him. I'm lucky to have called Ron a friend. pic.twitter.com/4Vq7816tid
I'm deeply saddened by the news of Representative Ron Wright's passing. My prayers are with his wife Susan and the entire Wright family during this difficult time.
My prayers are with the family of Ron Wright. Ron was a dignified man and represented Texas honorably. I am grateful for his friendship and hope his loved ones find comfort in the coming days.
Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted"
Tragic news to hear of the passing of my colleague, Representative Ron Wright. Janet and I have his family, loved ones, staff and constituents in our thoughts and prayers.
