Douglas Shepp McCain, the adopted son of the late US Senator John McCain, has died at the age of 66. His family announced his passing on Wednesday, though the cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
Meghan McCain, his stepsister and former co-host of The View, paid tribute on social media, describing him as 'a truly wonderful, joyful man' who brought 'humor, fun and great conversation to every room.' She added that her prayers were with his wife Ashley and their children Caroline and Shepp.
Douglas McCain grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and studied Systems Engineering at the University of Virginia, where he met his wife. He served as a Navy pilot for six years, flying A-6 Intruders, before embarking on a long career with American Airlines.
His online obituary remembered him as a 'loving father' and noted his 'generous heart, loyal friendships, and unwavering love for his family.' He was the biological son of Alasdair Swanson and Carol Shepp McCain, but was adopted by John McCain in 1966.
In a 2018 documentary, Douglas described his upbringing as 'different' but maintained good relationships with his stepmother Cindy and half-siblings. His father, Senator John McCain, died in 2018 at the age of 81 after a battle with brain cancer.
