Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Senator John McCain, has passed away at the age of 66. His family announced his sudden death, which occurred on May 20. McCain was a Navy pilot and worked as a pilot for American Airlines, leaving behind a legacy of patriotism and family.
- ▪Douglas McCain died suddenly on May 20, 2026, at the age of 66.
- ▪He was the son of the late Senator John McCain and is survived by his wife and two children.
- ▪Meghan McCain described her brother as a joyful man who brought humor and great conversation to every room.
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Politics Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66 By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard May 24, 2026 / 10:25 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66. "I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain's sudden passing," Meghan McCain said in a post on social media Saturday. McCain died suddenly on May 20, his obituary said. He was the son of a military hero who had a long career in the Senate before his death in 2018 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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