Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died at the age of 66. The McCain Institute confirmed his passing in a statement, describing him as a patriot and friend to many. His death was described as sudden, though the cause has not been disclosed.
Family and Career Background
Doug McCain was adopted by Sen. John McCain in 1966 after his father, Alasdair Swanson, married Carol Shepp McCain. He was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and attended the University of Virginia, where he met his wife, Ashley, whom he married 40 years ago. A Navy veteran, McCain flew A-6 Intruders for six years before becoming a commercial pilot for American Airlines, where he rose to the rank of captain.
Family and Legacy
McCain is survived by his wife, Ashley; daughter Caroline McCain Hendrickson, her wife Emily, and their son Teddy; son Doug Shepp McCain Jr., his wife Ellie, and their son Teddy; his mother, Carol Shepp; and his siblings Andy and Sidney McCain, as well as his stepsiblings Bridget, Jack, Jimmy, and Meghan McCain. Meghan McCain, a TV personality and former co-host of "The View," expressed her grief on social media, calling her brother a joyful and supportive figure in her life.
McCain Institute Tribute
The McCain Institute, a nonprofit established in 2012, honored Doug McCain as a patriot and friend to alumni of Sen. McCain’s campaigns and Senate staff. The institute did not provide further details on the circumstances of his death.