John McCain’s Eldest Son Doug Dies ‘Suddenly’ At 66 – Read Meghan’s Heartbroken Post – Perez Hilton

The McCain household is mourning one other loss.

It’s with heavy hearts we report Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late John McCain, has handed away “immediately” at 66 years previous. The information was first revealed on Wednesday, when HD Oliver Funeral Flats shared an obituary for the Navy pilot revealing he “died immediately” that day — nevertheless, the obituary provided no additional particulars on the circumstances surrounding his dying. Doug’s youthful sister Meghan, 41, took to Instagram on Saturday to verify the information with a heartbroken submit:

“I’m deeply saddened to share the information of my brother Doug McCain’s sudden passing. He was a very great, joyful man who supported me all through my life. He introduced humor, enjoyable and nice dialog to each room. I’ll cherish our reminiscences collectively.”

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She left off:

“Our prayers are along with his spouse Ashley and youngsters Caroline and Shepp.”

See her full submit (beneath):

The McCain Institute additional paid tribute to Doug on X (Twitter):

We prolong our condolences to the McCain household following the passing of Douglas ‘Doug’ Shepp McCain, the eldest son of John McCain. A Navy pilot like his father, Doug can be remembered as a patriot and pal to the numerous alumni of Sen. McCain’s Institute, campaigns & Senate workers.”

See (beneath):

We prolong our condolences to the McCain household following the passing of Douglas “Doug” Shepp McCain, the eldest son of John McCain. A Navy pilot like his father, Doug can be remembered as a patriot and pal to the numerous alumni of Sen. McCain’s Institute, campaigns & Senate… pic.twitter.com/7qN8VrltAs

— McCain Institute (@McCainInstitute) Might 23, 2026

Doug, born in 1959, was the son of John’s first spouse Carol Shepp. Nonetheless, John went on to legally undertake him and his brother Andrew in 1965 when he married Carol. The couple then went on to welcome daughter Sidney collectively in 1966. The 2 finally divorced in 1980, the identical yr John married Cindy McCain, with whom he welcomed Meghan, John “Jack,” 40, James, 38, and Bridget, 35.

In 2017 documentary John McCain: For Whom The Bell Tolls, Doug candidly spoke about his connections along with his siblings:

“I’ve a very good relationship with Cindy, as do my brother and sister. And I’ve a very good relationship with Meghan, Jack, Jimmy and Bridget. We’re not terribly shut, but when I ever want one thing, I understand how to achieve them.”

Doug’s dying comes eight years after John died after a battle with mind most cancers. As of now, there aren’t any particulars concerning his trigger or matter of dying.

Our hearts are with the McCain household as they navigate this loss. Relaxation in peace, Doug.

[Images via CNN & Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain/YouTube & Meghan McCain/Instagram