Senatorul american John McCain, considerat un erou al Războiului din Vietnam şi o figură nonconformistă a politicii americane, a murit sâmbătă la vârsta de 81 de ani.
John McCain suferea de un cancer la creier împotriva căruia a luptat circa un an, a anunţat biroul său, preluat de agenţiile internaţionale de presă.
“Senatorul John Sidney McCain III a murit la orele 16.48, la 25 august 2018.
Lângă senator se aflau în momentul decesului soţia sa, Cindy, şi familia lor”, a informat biroul senatorului într-un comunicat citat de Agerpres.
My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018
Senator John McCain was an American patriot and hero whose sacrifices for his country, and lifetime of public service, were an inspiration to millions. Canadians join Americans tonight in celebrating his life and mourning his passing.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 26, 2018
Our statement on the passing of Senator John McCain: pic.twitter.com/3GBjNYxoj5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 26, 2018
Viața lui John McCain într-un grafic
John McCain, who entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954, is a decorated combat pilot, who has been chairman of the Armed Services Committee since 2015. https://t.co/qqccE20XI0 pic.twitter.com/WzVsVuApJK
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 26, 2018
Foto: Pagina oficială a senatorului McCain
