Rep. Ron Wright Dead at 67, 1st Sitting Member of Congress to Die from COVID

Texas GOP Representative Ron Wright has reportedly passed away from complications from COVID-19. Wright was also battling cancer. 

The GOP member becomes the first sitting congressperson to die from the lethal virus. According to reports, Wright passed away at the hospital on Sunday in Dallas. 

Just before his death from COVID-19, Wright tweeted out support for reopening public schools across the country despite rising numbers in many states. “Democrats are choosing teachers unions and special interests over the well-being of our students," tweeted Wright. “The CDC says schools can safely re-open if proper precautions are taken. What are we waiting for?”

Ron Wright was 67. 

Source: tmz.com