Meghan McCain opens up following the abrupt passing of her brother, Doug McCain.
Meghan McCain is paying tribute to her brother Douglas McCain. Following the death of late Senator John McCain’s eldest son at the age of 66, a former cast member of The View honored his legacy with a heartfelt tribute.
“I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain’s sudden passing,” exactly May 24, Meghan posted on X. “He was a truly wonderful, joyful man who supported me throughout my life. He brought humor, fun and great conversation to every room. I will cherish our memories together.”
She went on, “Our prayers are with his wife Ashley and children Caroline and Shepp.”
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An internet tribute states that Doug passed away "suddenly" on May 20. He was sixty-six.
According to the obit, the former Navy pilot was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and majored in Systems Engineering at the University of Virginia. He enlisted in the Navy after graduating in 1982, where he trained to fly A-6 Intruders before starting a lengthy career with American Airlines and rising to the rank of captain.
Doug already discussed his upbringing as the oldest child of John, who was also the father of Meghan, 41, John McCain IV, 39, James McCain, 37, and Bridget McCain, 34, with wife Cindy McCain, as well as Andrew McCain, 64, and Sidney McCain, 59, with ex-wife Carol Shepp.
"It was just different, it took some time getting used to," from the 2018 documentary John McCain: For Whom The Bell Tolls, he made this statement. "I have a good relationship with Cindy, as do my brother and sister. And I have a good relationship with Meghan, Jack, Jimmy and Bridget. We're not extraordinarily close, but if I ever need something, I know how to reach them."
“We did normal things, you know, that fathers and sons and kids do,” he thought back to his early years. “The housing we were in was all basically Navy pilots and their families. There were a gazillion kids around, so they tended to kind of rotate in and out because people were always getting transferred. There was just a lot of fun things to do.”
Doug will be recognized as an even better family man, even though he was a renowned pilot at the point of his passing.
“He was a loyal friend to many and cherished each and every friendship,” the funeral document said. “He was a devoted son, a loving father to Caroline and Shepp, and most recently found great joy in being Teddy’s grandfather.”
“Doug will be remembered for his generous heart his loyal friendships, and his unwavering love for his family,” it added. “He will be dearly missed by those close to him.”
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