Louisiana elected representative dies of COVID-19. I was 41 years old

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The elected representative #Louisiana #Republican #Luke #Letlow died of coronavirus #Tuesday night, as published by #Politico, which cites various sources.

#Letlow, de 41 years old, announced on #December 18 that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was in intensive care at #Ochsner LSU #Health in #Shreveport. #Leaves a wife and two young children /

“The family appreciates the many prayers and support in recent days, but asks #Privacy during this difficult and unexpected time, ”the family said in a statement to the #Monroe #News-Star.

#Letlow was the chief of staff of former #Representative #Ralph #Abraham (also #Republican of #Louisiana) before being elected to that same seat and would have had to be sworn in in #Congress this #Sunday. #Is he first member or elected member of #Congress to die from coronavirus.

#Governor #John #Bel #Edwards offered his condolences via #Twitter: “It is with great regret that @FirstLadyOfLA and I offer our condolences to the family of #Congressman-elect #Luke #Letlow on his passing after a battle with COVID-19. ##Lagov ”.

#It is with heavy hearts that @FirstLadyOfLA and I offer our condolences to #Congressman-elect #Luke #Letlow’s family on his passing after a battle with COVID-19. #lagov

— #John #Bel #Edwards (@LouisianaGov) #December 30, 2020

#Liz #Cheney, the president of the #Republican conference in #Congress, also mourned #Letlow’s passing: “Such devastating news about #Congressman-elect #Letlow. A tremendous loss, we will be praying for #Luke and his family.