Arlington Republican Congressman Ron Wright has died of Cancer and complications of Covid-19, the Dallas Morning News reports.
His family and spokesperson confirmed Wright’s death Monday morning. The 67-year-old congressman, who was reelected in November, had been battling cancer.
Wright is the first member of Congress to die of COVID-19.
According to a statement, Wright had been keeping a vigorous work scheduled before contracting the virus. Two weeks ago Wright and his wife, Susan, were admitted to Baylor hospital in Dallas because of COVID-19 side effects.
Wright announced on Jan. 21 that he had tested positive “after coming in contact with an individual with the virus last week.” He had been in quarantine since Jan. 15 and said he would remain in quarantine until doctors cleared him to return to work.
Monday afternoon, Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted his condolences:
"Heidi and I are saddened to hear of Congressman Wright’s passing. Ron was not only a dedicated public servant, a principled conservative, and a proud Texan, he was also a loving father and grandfather."
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