WASHINGTON — Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died Sunday after being hospitalized for Covid-19, his workplace mentioned Monday.
Wright had additionally been battling most cancers.
“Congressman Ron Wright handed away peacefully on the age of 67,” his workplace mentioned in a press release Monday. It added, “For the earlier two weeks, Ron and [his wife] Susan had been admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas after contracting Covid-19.”
Wright, who was re-elected to a second time period in November, handed away somewhat greater than two weeks after he examined constructive for coronavirus, on Jan. 21. On the time, he mentioned in a press release that he had been “experiencing minor signs, however total, I really feel okay and can proceed working for the folks of the sixth District from dwelling this week.”
The final time Wright forged a vote on the Home flooring was Jan. 13, in line with the Home clerk.
Home Minority Chief Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., mentioned in a press release Monday that Wright “emulated the perfect of America, and we had been lucky to have had the chance to name him a colleague and a good friend.”
“Our hearts are heavy with the information of Ron’s passing. Judy and I ship our heartfelt prayers to Susan and their kids throughout this very tough time,” he mentioned.
Final September, Wright was hospitalized on account of problems from most cancers therapy, in line with the Texas Tribune.
“As pals, household, and plenty of of his constituents will know, Ron maintained his fast wit and optimism till the very finish. Regardless of years of painful, typically debilitating therapy for most cancers, Ron by no means lacked the will to stand up and go to work, to inspire these round him, or to supply fatherly recommendation,” his workplace mentioned Monday.
Wright represented Texas’ sixth Congressional District. He was a member of the Home Overseas Affairs Committee and the Home Schooling and Labor Committee.
Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, R-La., died from Covid-19 in late December, just some days earlier than the beginning of the brand new Congress. Various lawmakers have additionally examined constructive for Covid-19 over the past 12 months, however have recovered.
