Doug McCain has sadly passed away.
The older son of the late Senator John McCain, and brother to Meghan McCain, died suddenly over the weekend, Meghan confirmed on social media.
“I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain’s sudden passing. 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. Our prayers are with his wife Ashley and children Caroline and Shepp,” she said in a statement.
Her statement came in response to a statement from the McCain Institute shared on Saturday (May 23), reading: “We extend our condolences to the McCain family following the passing of Douglas “Doug” Shepp McCain, the eldest son of John McCain. A Navy pilot like his father, Doug will be remembered as a patriot and friend to the many alumni of Sen. McCain’s Institute, campaigns & Senate staff.”
The cause of his death has not yet been made public.
Doug was the son of John‘s first wife Carol Shepp, whom he adopted after the couple married in 1965. They later divorced, and John married Cindy McCain.
“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,” Doug previously said of their extended family.
His father John McCain died in 2018 following a battle with brain cancer.
We have sadly lost many notable individuals in 2026. RIP.
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