Dec. 29 (UPI) — Luke Letlow, who was elected to the U.S. Congress from Louisiana final month, died Tuesday evening from problems of COVID-19. He was 41.
The Republican congressman-elect died at Ochsner-LSU Well being Shreveport the place he had been within the intensive care unit since Dec. 22, his consultant Andrew Bautsch stated in an announcement, WDSU Information reported.
“The household appreciates the quite a few prayers and help over the previous days however asks for privateness throughout this tough and sudden time,” Bautsch stated. “A press release from the household together with funeral preparations will probably be introduced at a later time.”
He’s the primary U.S. congressman or congressman-elect to die from COVID-19.
Letlow is survived by his spouse, Julia Barnhill Letlow, and their two younger kids.
Letlow, who was to be sworn-in on Sunday, introduced he had examined constructive for the virus earlier than he was admitted to the St. Francis Medical Middle in Monroe on Dec. 19
Three days later, he was transferred to Shreveport, Bautsch stated.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards supplied his condolences to Letlow’s household through Twitter, asking the general public to wish for them.
“I’m heartbroken that he won’t be able to serve our folks as a U.S. consultant, however I’m much more devastated for his loving household,” he stated.
“I’ve ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of Congressman-elect Letlow’s funeral,” he stated.
The Louisiana Congressional Delegation issued an announcement saying they’re “devastated” to listen to of Letlow’s loss of life.
“Luke had such a constructive spirit, and a tremendously vivid future forward of him,” the assertion stated. “He was wanting ahead to serving the folks of Louisiana in Congress, and we have been excited to welcome him to our delegation the place he was able to make a fair larger affect on our state and our Nation. Greater than something, Luke was a loving husband, father, brother and son, and his household — like so many others who’ve been affected by this evil illness — wants our prayers.”
Speaker of the Home Nancy Pelosi stated in an announcement that the U.S. Home of Representatives was in mourning.
“Congressman-elect Letlow was a ninth technology Louisianan who fought passionately for his standpoint and devoted his life to public service,” she stated. “Could it’s a consolation to Luke’s spouse, Julia, and their kids Jeremiah and Jacqueline that so many mourn their loss and are praying for them at this unhappy time.”
In line with Govtrack.us, greater than 40 Home representatives have examined constructive for the virus. For the reason that pandemic started, almost 338,561 folks have died in america from COVID-19, a reside tracker of the virus by Johns Hopkins College confirmed late Tuesday.
Louisiana on Tuesday reported reported almost 4,000 infections for a complete of 304,485. Sixty-one deaths have been additionally reported up to now 24 hours, lifting the quantity of people that have misplaced their lives to the virus within the state to 7,397, based on the Louisiana Division of Well being.
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Former chairman and CEO of Common Electrical, Jack Welch attends a discussion board with enterprise leaders hosted within the State Eating Room of the White Home in Washington, D.C., on February 3, 2017. The businessman died on March 2 at age 84. Photograph by Michael Reynolds/EPA
Hosni Mubarak
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak meets with U.S. President Barack Obama within the Oval Workplace of the White Home in Washington on August 18, 2009. Mubarak held workplace for 30 years earlier than resigning amid an rebellion in 2011. He died on February 25 at age 91. Pool Photograph by Dennis Brack/UPI | License Photograph
Katherine Johnson
NASA analysis mathematician Katherine Johnson is photographed at her desk at Langley Analysis Middle in 1966. Portrayed in “Hidden Figures,” Johnson calculated the trail for American’s first area mission and the primary moon touchdown. She died February 24, 2020 at age 101. UPI File Photograph | License Photograph
Ja’Web Dubois
Ja’internet Dubois (L) of “Good Occasions” seems backstage after the present was honored with the Influence Award on the TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 19, 2006. The actress died on February 18, 2020, on the age of 74. Photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photograph
Jason Davis
Jason Davis attends the “Recess: Faculty’s Out” premiere in Hollywood in 2001. The voice actor died on February 16 at age 35. Photograph by Russ Einhorn/UPI | License Photograph
Lynn Cohen
Forged member Lynn Cohen attends the premiere of “The Starvation Video games: Catching Fireplace” in Los Angeles on November 18, 2013. The actress died on February 15 at age 86. Photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photograph
Orson Bean
Orson Bean and his spouse, actress Alley Mills, arrive for the premiere of “Equalizer 2” on the TCL Chinese language Theatre in Los Angeles on July 17, 2018. Bean died on February 7, at age 91. File Photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photograph
Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas attends his son Michael’s Hollywood Stroll of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles on November 6, 2018. One of many final actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Douglas died on February 5 at age 103. Photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photograph
John Andretti
John Andretti walks to his automobile on pit street previous to the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway in Daytona Seaside, Fla., on July 4, 2009. Andretti, versatile race-car driver and nephew of Mario Andretti died from a battle with colon most cancers on the age of 56 on January 30, 2020. Photograph by Michael Bush/UPI | License Photograph
Kobe and Gianna Bryant
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, his spouse Vanessa (L) and their daughters Natalia (2-R) and Gianna (R) attend the premiere of “A Wrinkle in Time” on Feb. 26, 2018 in Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna have been killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., on January 26. Photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photograph
Jim Lehrer
Longtime tv information host Jim Lehrer receives a Lifetime Achievement award from the Press Membership of St. Louis on February 21, 2018. The PBS NewsHour co-founder died on Thursday on the age of 85. Photograph by Invoice Greenblatt/UPI | License Photograph
Rocky Johnson
Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (C) hugs his mom Ata Johnson and father, WWE Corridor of Fame wrestler, Rocky Johnson, throughout a hand and footprint ceremony on the TCL Chinese language Theatre in Los Angeles on Could 19, 2015. Rocky Johnson, also referred to as Wayde Douglas Bowles, died on January 15, 2020, on the age of 75. Photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photograph
Don Larsen
Don Larsen ideas his hat at Yankee Stadium earlier than the New York Yankees play the Baltimore Orioles within the last sport at Yankee Stadium in New York Metropolis on September 21, 2008. The Yankees pitcher is the one individual in historical past to throw an ideal sport in a World Collection. He died on January 1, 2020, on the age 90. Photograph by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photograph
Nick Gordon
Nick Gordon (R) stands together with his girlfriend, Bobbi Kristina Brown, at the premiere of “Sparkle” in Los Angeles on August 16, 2012. Gordon died on January 1, 2020, as a consequence of a drug overdose on the age of 30. Photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photograph
David Stern
NBA commissioner David Stern attends an NBA preseason sport in Paris on October 6, 2010. The previous commissioner died on January 1, 2020, on the age of 77. Photograph by David Silpa/UPI | License Photograph
