U.S. Rep Ron Wright Becomes First Congressman To Die of COVID-19

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Ron Wright (R-Texas) has died of COVID-19, the first congressman to die from the virus.

He died on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 late last month.

“Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Feb. 7, 2021,” Wright’s campaign said in a statement on Monday.

“His wife Susan was by his side and he is now in the presence of their Lord and Saviour.”

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Money Woman, Nimi Akinkugbe Appointed As Nigeria’s Ambassador To Greece.

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