Internasional Kastra Jatim - Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies from Covid complications days before being sworn in
Internasional Kastra Jatim - Luke Letlow, a Republican elected U.S. representative to Louisiana's 5th district, was 41 years old
A U.S. Congressman-elect from Louisiana who was 41 years old died Tuesday evening from complications of Covid-19, his spokesman announced Tuesday night. Luke Letlow, a Republican, was elected as U.S. representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District in a December runoff.
Internasional Kastra Jatim - Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies from Covid complications days before being sworn in
Internasional Kastra Jatim - Letlow spokesman Andrew Bautsch confirmed the congressman-elect’s death at Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport on Letlow's Facebook page. "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. "A statement from the family along with funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time."
Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Barnhill Letlow, and two young children, Bautsch said. His death occurred less than a week before the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards urged people in the state to pray for Letlow’s family, and he will order flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of his funeral.
Internasional Kastra Jatim - Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies from Covid complications days before being sworn in
Internasional Kastra Jatim - Letlow announced on Dec. 18 that he tested positive for Covid-19, days later tweeted that he was being treated at a hospital, and on Wednesday his representative said he'd been transferred to another hospital where he was stable in the intensive care unit. Louisiana's Congressional delegation, including House Republican Whip Steve Scalise, said in a statement that "we are devastated to hear of Luke Letlow's passing."
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