Colorado House Minority Leader Hugh McKean, 55, died suddenly of a heart attack.
“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,” Colorado House Republicans tweeted.
“Funeral services are being planned and details will be made public once finalized.”
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
I’m deeply saddened by the loss of my friend, Leader Hugh McKean. He was kind and positive and took the time to invest in so many lives, including my children. #copolitics pic.twitter.com/d1Krp7Rbrv
— Kristi Burton Brown (@KBBColorado) October 30, 2022
“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 a statement.
McKean was running for his fourth term in the House and was unopposed on the ballot.
Colorado Politics reported:
An autopsy is in progress, according to the House GOP, which is expected to shed light on the cause of death. Sources said McKean was complaining of chest pain Saturday and had called a friend late Saturday night, but by the time she reached his home, he was gone.
Colorado GOP Chair Kristi Burton Brown said in a statement “Dave and I are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Leader Hugh McKean. Hugh was a friend, a Republican leader, and a good man who worked for a better life for families all across Colorado.
“Whenever I saw him or spoke to him, he had an encouraging word and was ready to lift others up. Whenever I think of Hugh McKean, I’ll think of his smile and his positive outlook on life. One of the best memories I have of him is when I visited his office at the Capitol with my kids. In the middle of a busy legislative session, he still took the time to show my kids around his office, explain his science displays to them, and invest — even for a few minutes — in their lives. That was the Hugh McKean behind the political scene – a man who loved others and was happy to invest in them.
“I’ll miss my friend, and my family will be praying for his loved ones.”
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