U.S. Rep. Ron Wright becomes first congressman to die of COVID-19

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Ron Wright (R-Texas) has died of COVID-19, the first congressman to die from the deadly virus.

He died on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 late last month.

“Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Feb. 7, 2021,” Wright’s campaign said in a statement on Monday.

“His wife Susan was by his side and he is now in the presence of their Lord and Saviour.”

Wright, 67, previously battled lung cancer after being diagnosed in 2019.

“I am experiencing minor symptoms, but overall, I feel okay and will continue working for the people of #TX6 from home this week,” Wright tweeted on Jan. 21.