John McCain's eldest son, Douglas, dies at 66, family confirms

Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Arizona’s longtime U.S. Senator John McCain, died suddenly on Wednesday at age 66. His sister Meghan McCain shared the news on social media, praising him as a joyful, humorous presence who supported the family throughout life. The obituary states the death was sudden, and private services are planned for the family ahead of a memorial service in Virginia on Saturday. Douglas spent several years as a Navy pilot, following in his father’s footsteps, before joining American Airlines. He is survived by his wife Ashley and their children, Caroline and Shepp, as the family prepares to grieve and honor his memory.