U.S. Rep.Ron Wright becomes first congressman to die of COVID-19

Ron Wright dies of COVID-19

U.S. congressman Ron Wright dies of COVID-19

U.S. congressman Ron Wright dies of COVID-19

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A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Ron Wright (R-Texas) has died of COVID-19, the first congressman to die from the virus.

He died on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 late last month.

“Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Feb. 7, 2021,” Wright’s campaign said in a statement on Monday.

“His wife Susan was by his side and he is now in the presence of their Lord and Saviour.”

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Wright, 67, previously battled lung cancer after being diagnosed in 2018.

“I am experiencing minor symptoms, but overall, I feel okay and will continue working for the people of #TX6 from home this week,” Wright tweeted on Jan. 21.

Rep.-elect Luke Letlow (R-La.), 41, died of the disease in late December, days before he was set to be sworn in.

Wright was re-elected to his seat in November 2020.

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