Hugh McKean, a Loveland Republican who served as the House Minority Leader and passed away at the age of 55. Let’s see how did Loveland Republican die and Hugh McKean cause of death in detail.
How did Hugh McKean die?
A Republican from Loveland who was well-known for his friendly demeanor and efforts to build legislative consensus at the state Legislature passed away on October 27, 2022. McKean’s passing was confirmed on Sunday by the Colorado House GOP caucus.
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
The deputy chief of staff for the caucus, Roger Hudson, said the Hugh was discovered dead early on Sunday after complaining of feeling ill the day before. However, Hugh McKean cause of death has not been made public yet.
Hugh McKean cause of death
McKean fell unwell the day before and later died on Sunday morning, as per the reports. However, Hugh McKean cause of death was not revealed by his family. His sudden demise shocked everyone who know him.
Hugh McKean death statement was released by the House GOP office and the message reads,
“Hugh McKean passed away early Sunday morning at his home. Funeral services are being planned and details will be made public once finalized by the family. 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,” according to the statement.
“Hugh spoke about Coloradans not in the abstract but as real living people with jobs, loves, and real-life successes and problems. Families facing hardships were not faceless pie graphs on a page to Hugh. He saw the faces of his own children, of his parents, long-time neighbors, and of Coloradans that he would always call friends.”
Who is McKean?
Hugh McKean served as a state representative for Colorado’s Loveland. Republican McKean represented the area around Loveland and the Colorado House of Representatives District 51. His first election was in 2016.
McKean previously held the position of Loveland City Councilor before being elected as a state representative.
McKean was chosen as the 73rd General Assembly’s House Minority Leader, beginning on January 13, 2021.
McKean has spent his last two years trying to mend a rift in the House GOP caucus between hard-line conservatives and Republicans looking for a path to regain control of the chamber by courting the state’s Democratic voters.
McKean often became a target of the hard-liners because of his efforts. In a difficult primary in June, he handily defeated Republican Austin Hein, a former House staffer who had previously worked for McKean’s predecessor, the then-House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, and for the hard-line gun-rights organization Rocky Mountain Gun Owners.
When it became evident that he wouldn’t be chosen again by his caucus to lead them, Neville gave up his position as House minority leader in 2020. Instead, House Republicans selected McKean as their leader.
Tributes to Hugh McKean
Leroy Garcia tweeted,
During my tenure in the CO legislature, I had the great honor of serving with House Minority Leader Hugh McKean- who I will always remember as an exceptional public servant with a compassionate heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
State Representative Shannon Bird tweeted,
My heart is broken over the news that my friend and colleague Hugh McKean has passed away. I loved working with Hugh. He was family to me. He transcended partisanship and was a friend to all. His loss leaves a hole in my heart and Colorado has lost an incredible leader.
Nicole Packwood-Means tweeted,
Hugh McKean was an amazing man. He cared for every person he encountered, including his whole staff. Not a day went by when he wasn’t smiling and making the day better for the people around him. I will sincerely miss working under his leadership.
Matt Gray tweeted,
I don’t talk about what I’ve been through. It’s not a public thing. Hugh McKean was one of the people who helped me through and I’m completely broken.
Loren Furman tweeted,
Simply devastated by the passing of Hugh McKean. Adored this man for his friendship, sense of humor & ability to bring people together. Such a sad day.
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