Overview
- Doug McCain, 66, died suddenly on May 20, his funeral-home obituary and family statements said.
- Meghan McCain posted an emotional tribute online and the McCain Institute called him a ‘‘patriot and friend’’ in public condolences.
- He served six years as a Navy A‑6 Intruder pilot after graduating from the University of Virginia and later had a long career as an American Airlines captain.
- McCain is survived by his wife Ashley, children Caroline and Douglas Jr., his mother Carol Shepp, and extended McCain family members, and private services will be followed by a memorial gathering on May 30 at the Princess Anne Country Club in Virginia Beach.
- No cause of death has been released and media coverage so far has focused on family statements, obituary details, and planned memorials rather than medical or investigatory information.