Trending Now - Doug Mccain, John Mccain's Eldest Son, Passes Away at 66

WHO:

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - John McCain adopted Douglas after his marriage to Carol Shepp in 1965.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - John and Carol Shepp divorced in 1980, and he went on to marry Cindy McCain.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Douglas McCain's full name was Douglas Shepp McCain.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Senator John McCain, has died.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Meghan McCain, sister of Douglas McCain, announced his passing.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Douglas McCain is survived by his wife Ashley, his two children, Caroline and Douglas, and his mother, Carol Shepp, along with his siblings and step-siblings.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - John McCain, Douglas's father, was a military hero and had a long career in the Senate.

WHAT:

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Meghan McCain shared her tribute to her brother on social media on a Saturday.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Douglas McCain died suddenly at the age of 66.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Meghan McCain described her brother as a "truly wonderful, joyful man" in her tribute.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - The McCain Institute stated that Douglas McCain "will be remembered as a patriot and friend to the many alumni of Sen. McCain's Institute, campaigns & Senate staff."

WHERE:

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - The announcement of Douglas McCain's death was made in Washington, D.C.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - The announcement of Douglas McCain's death was made in Washington.

WHEN:

[10:25 AM EDT] - US Magazine - Meghan McCain wrote via X on Sunday, May 24.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Douglas McCain died on May 20.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Meghan McCain shared the news of her brother's death on a Sunday.

WHY:

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - The cause of Douglas McCain's death has not been made public.

HOW:

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Douglas McCain flew A-6 Intruders during his service in the Navy.

[10:25 AM EDT] - CBS News - Douglas McCain served as a pilot in the Navy for six years before working as a pilot at American Airlines.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 23:15 UTC)

Meghan McCain recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her brother on social media, reflecting on their bond. John McCain adopted Douglas after marrying Carol Shepp in 1965, but the couple divorced in 1980, leading him to marry Cindy McCain. Meghan's tribute was posted on Sunday, May 24.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 19:17 UTC)

Douglas McCain, whose full name was Douglas Shepp McCain, has passed away, with the announcement made in Washington, D.C. His sister, Meghan McCain, shared a heartfelt tribute to him on social media over the weekend. Douglas served in the Navy, flying A-6 Intruders during his military career.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 15:16 UTC)

Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Senator John McCain, has died suddenly at the age of 66, as announced by his sister Meghan McCain, who described him as a "truly wonderful, joyful man." He is survived by his wife Ashley, their two children, and his mother, Carol Shepp, along with siblings and step-siblings, and the McCain Institute has stated that he will be remembered as a patriot and friend to many. The cause of Douglas McCain's death has not been made public, and he had previously served as a pilot in the Navy for six years before continuing his career at American Airlines.