Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R-La.) died last night of complications from Covid-19.
The 41-year-old announced his Covid-19 diagnosis 11 days ago. On Dec. 23, physicians transferred him to a Level 1 Trauma Center in Shreveport. (Fox News)
Dr. G.E. Ghali, of LSU Health Shreveport, told NOLA.com that Letlow was in critical condition but showed signs of improvement. He “apparently suffered a cardiac event this evening that was refractory to all resuscitation efforts.”
Rep. Steve Scalise, another Republican from the state, issued a statement calling Letlow a “positive spirit” who had a “tremendously bright future ahead of him.”
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Andrew Bautsch, the Letlow spokesman, confirmed the congressman-elect’s death at Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport.
“The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time,” Bautsch said in a statement.
Our hearts break tonight as we process the news of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s passing.
I spoke with his wife, Julia. Judy and I are praying for her and their two young children during this terrible time.
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) December 30, 2020
Letlow was days away from being sworn in. He would have represented Louisiana’s 5th District, which is being vacated by his old boss, Republican Ralph Abraham.
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