Colorado Republican Leader Hugh McKean Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack at 55

Coloradoโ€™s Republican House Minority Leader Hugh McKean has died suddenly at his home after suffering an unexpected heart attack, according to the late lawmakerโ€™s family.

McKean was just 55 years old when he passed away on Sunday.

The Larimar County Coronerโ€™s Office confirmed that McKean died from a sudden heart attack while at home.

โ€œIt is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of House Minority Leader Hugh McKean,โ€ Colorado House Republicans said in a statement on Twitter.

โ€œHugh was fiercely passionate about serving the great state of Colorado and will be missed dearly.

โ€œFuneral services are being planned and details will be made public once finalized.โ€

Coloradoโ€™s Democrat Governor Jared Polis shared a statement regarding McKeanโ€™s passing on Sunday.

โ€œI am devastated to hear of Minority Leader Hugh McKeanโ€™s sudden passing,โ€ Polis shared in a statementย with KKTV.

โ€œA family man and a true public servant, Minority Leader McKean had a knack for making everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room.

โ€œMinority Leader McKean cared deeply for his constituents, always had time for a conversation or a laugh, and truly worked every day to build a better future for every Coloradan.

โ€œAs a dad myself, I canโ€™t imagine the pain his children and family are feeling at this difficult time.

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โ€œWe are sending thoughts and prayers to all of Hughโ€™s loved ones and take comfort knowing his legacy will be felt in Colorado for years to come,โ€ he added.

Roger Hudson, McKeanโ€™s deputy chief of staff,ย toldย The Denver Post that McKean โ€œhad been complaining of pain on the left side of his body.โ€

The minority leader thought that the health issue was related to recent work at his home, but it reportedly worsened.

Hudson was notified on Sunday morning and arrived at McKeanโ€™s home after an ambulance had been called.

McKean had last been at a campaign rally on Saturday for Republican Senate candidate Joe Oโ€™Dea.

โ€œDevastated to learn about the passing of our friend Hugh McKean today,โ€ Oโ€™Dea tweeted.

โ€œEven this weekend his boundless optimism, kindness, and empathy were on full display at our rally in Loveland.

โ€œWe need more reasonable leaders like him,โ€ he added.

โ€œCeleste and I are praying for his family during this difficult time.

State Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D) also offered condolences.

โ€œIโ€™m so sorry to hear about the passing of Minority Leader Hugh McKean,โ€ she tweeted.

โ€œThroughout my time serving with him, he always demonstrated his huge heart and was always there with a word of encouragement and an I love you.

โ€œMy thoughts are with his family.โ€

McKean was running unopposed in his re-election campaign as state House representative.

The Colorado Secretary of State Office said that a committee established by the Larimer County Republican Party would fill his vacant seat, according to KKTV.

The GOP state minority leader was elected in 2016 to represent Colorado District 51.

He was appointed the partyโ€™s leader in 2020.

Before serving in the stateโ€™s House of Representatives, McKean served as a Loveland city councilman.

He leaves behind two adult sons.

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