A leading Colorado lawmaker died suddenly on Sunday, his fellow Republicans announced.
House Minority Leader Hugh McKean, a state representative from Loveland, died at his home in the early morning, an aide said in an email.
A cause of death was not immediately given, but McKean had just turned 55 a few days ago and was running for a fourth term, according to Colorado Politics.
Colorado House Republicans said in a statement that funeral services are being planned and details will be made public once finalized.
Oh wow — just got this email from Colorado House Republicans saying Minority Leader Hugh McKean died early this morning. #copolitics pic.twitter.com/MtiE6CnTdZ
— Blair Miller (@blairmiller) October 30, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of House Minority Leader Hugh McKean. Hugh was fiercely passionate about serving the great state of Colorado and will be missed dearly. Funeral services are being planned and details will be made public once finalized. pic.twitter.com/Yw7ARMTnJv
— Colorado House Republicans (@COHouseGOP) October 30, 2022
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“Hugh was fiercely passionate about two things in his extraordinary life; serving the great state of Colorado and spending time with his family, whom he adored — Aiden McKean, 21, Hanna McKean, 23, and his dearest partner and friend Amy Parks,” the statement added.
Colorado Democrats also expressed their sorrow over McKean’s death. “The entire Democratic Caucus is heartbroken by Leader McKean’s passing. He was loving and kind, and he brought tremendous joy to the Capitol. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his loved ones, and the House GOP,” said a statement from the Colorado House Democrats.
