U.S. Senator John McCain Passes Away At 81

<p>John McCain, the military hero who had a long career as a "maverick" Republican senator, has died, his Senate office confirmed on Saturday. He was 81. In a statement, his Senate office said he died at 4:28 p.m. on August 25, surrounded by his wife Cindy and his family.  </p>

Saturday, August 25th 2018, 8:40 pm

By: News On 6

U.S. Senator John McCain Passes Away At 81

John McCain, the military hero who had a long career as a "maverick" Republican senator, has died, his Senate office confirmed on Saturday. He was 81.

In a statement, his Senate office said he died at 4:28 p.m. on August 25, surrounded by his wife Cindy and his family.

McCain was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in July 2017. On August 24, McCain's family said that "with his usual strength of will," he had chosen to discontinue treatment. Though McCain had "surpassed expectations for his survival, the progress of the disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict," the statement said.

Senator James Lankford issued the following statement on the passing of McCain.

“I’m grieved to hear of the passing of Senator John McCain. Few Senators have made a greater impact on the nation. He is an American hero who never stopped serving our country. I pray for peace and strength for his wife, Cindy, and their family as they mourn in the days ahead.”