Beto O’Rourke’s sister, Erin Brooks O’Rourke passed away. Let’s see How did Erin Brooks O’Rourke die Erin Brooks O’Rourke cause of death in detail.
How did Erin Brooks O’Rourke die?
Erin O’Rourke’s passing was reported by Beto O’Rourke in a Facebook post.
He wrote,
“We lost our sister Erin this morning. A beautiful soul, a loving sister, daughter & friend. She had more than her share of challenges in life but kept her heart open to all throughout. We’re grateful to all who loved and cared for her.
Rest in peace, Bear. We love you forever.”
We lost our sister Erin this morning. A beautiful soul, a loving sister, daughter & friend. She had more than her share of challenges in life but kept her heart open to all throughout.
We’re grateful to all who loved and cared for her.
Rest in peace, Bear. We love you forever. pic.twitter.com/vjNqY22NIs
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) December 20, 2022
Erin Brooks O’Rourke cause of death
O’Rourke, 47, always had a close relationship with his sister. His sister, Erin Brooks O’Rourke was born with intellectual disabilities.
Erin Brooks O’Rourke cause of death was not disclosed yet. There are no information available about Erin Brooks O’Rourke cause of death.
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Who was Erin Brooks O’Rourke?
Erin Brooks O’Rourke was American Politician Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke’s sister.
Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas’s 16th congressional district.
The Dallas News reports that Erin O’Rourke was “intellectually handicapped,” who lived in an assisted living facility.
According to the magazine, O’Rourke had a nickname for Erin that is “Bear.”
According to a friend of O’Rourke’s who spoke to the media,
“His phone rang and I saw it was Erin [one of O’Rourke’s sisters] and he immediately picked up … and said, ‘Hi Bear!’ — a family nickname.”
Erin was 39 years old. O’Rourke and Erin were close, the buddy remarked, adding,
“Hearing him talk to Erin — I’m still tearing up at the thought. I said to myself, ‘He’s good. He hasn’t changed. This is the stuff that matters. This is the guy I know.”
‘No greater advocate’
In a Washington Post article from his presidential campaign, Beto O’Rourke referred to Erin as his best supporter.
According to the report, O’Rourke used to act as the legal guardian of his younger sister.
O’Rourke told the Washington Post,
“And Erin is not shy and has no filter and will tell you exactly how it is — if I screw something up, she’ll be the first to let me know. But if I do well, and make her proud, there is no greater advocate I have in my life than my sister.”
Inspiration
The 2020 candidate’s idea to enhance the lives of Americans with disabilities was inspired by O’Rourke’s sister.
"O’Rourke’s 38-year-old younger sister, Erin, has intellectual and developmental disabilities…he demonstrates he can relate to and empathize with more than half of the American population that has a loved one with a disability." https://t.co/NDuxGvdkEZ #beto2020
— Moms for Beto (@MomsForBeto) April 26, 2019
His strategy is to fix issues with the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that medical diagnostic equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, and the parts required to repair those tools, be accessible.
The “lack of enforcement mechanisms” in the current rules, according to O’Rourke, might prevent people from receiving coverage for items like electric wheelchair replacement batteries.
He also intends to broaden the Air Carrier Access Act, which outlawed discrimination against those with disabilities when flying. O’Rourke would include clauses that enable anyone who thinks they have experienced discrimination to seek legal redress.
According to O’Rourke’s Twitter account, he also wants to make voting facilities in the US wheelchair accessible and increase access to special education programs.
We must do better for those living with disabilities in America.
We must fully fund our special education programs.
We must expand the Voting Rights Act to make it easier to cast their ballots.
For too long, we have overlooked people with disabilities. That must change. pic.twitter.com/tLzoWrq8NA
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) October 7, 2019
Tributes to Erin Brooks O’Rourke
Many people expressed their profound sympathies to her family.
Lynn Diehl commented,
“I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you and her circle of family and friends wishes for peace and comfort.”
Laurie sharp commented,
“I am so sorry for your loss. You told me about her when we met in Pflugerville. I could tell what a genuine heart you have for the disabled community by the kindness you showed my daughter. My prayers are with you and your family, especially your Mom, as you go through this very difficult time. My heart aches for you all.”
Baylee Threlkeld commented,
“Erin used to be my room mate we had our fair share of arguments; but we also had our good days to. I’ll always remember those good days. I’m so sorry for your family loss. Prayers and love for you and your family.”
Carrie Martin commented,
“I am so sorry for your loss.. my condolences to your entire family. I can only imagine the incredible loss. Thank you, Erin, for your advocacy. ❤️”
Dale Kaufmann-moore commented,
“I’m so sorry to hear this. I remember when your dad and she would come into Jaxon’s together for lunch. Priceless memories. Deepest sympathy.”
One of the worst things anyone can go through in life is losing a loved one. Any journey must have a destination at the end. The person’s time on earth has regrettably come to an end now that they have died.
We wish her eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to her loved ones, family, friends. May she rest in peace.
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