Who Was John McCain
John McCain was a U.S. senator from Arizona and a former Republican presidential nominee. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, was a prisoner of war, and later represented Arizona in Congress for decades.
John McCain Is Dead: Cause and Date
John McCain died on August 25, 2018, at age 81. His family announced that he passed away from complications related to glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. He died at his home in Cornville, Arizona.
Legacy and Public Reaction
After his death, leaders from both parties praised his service and sometimes bipartisan approach. He was known for votes that defected from party lines and for his role in healthcare and foreign policy debates.
For more background on his career, see the biography at Britannica.
