Luke Letlow, Louisiana's newest Republican member of the US House, has died from complications related to Covid-19 only days before being sworn into office. He was 41 years old.
Letlow's spokesman Andrew Bautsch said the congressman-elect died at Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport on Wednesday.
"The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time," Bautsch said.
"A statement from the family along with funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time."
