By Sarah Tate
Louisiana Congressman-elect
Luke Letlow died Tuesday (December 30) from complications relating to COVID-19, just days before he was to be sworn into office. He was 41 and had no underlying health conditions that put him at higher risk.
Letlow was admitted to a Monroe hospital on December 19 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he was later transferred to Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport and placed in intensive care. A spokesman confirmed his passing at the facility on Tuesday. The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time, said
Luke Letlow Tributes Pour in After Congressman-Elect Dies from COVID-19
On 12/30/20 at 4:28 AM EST
Lawmakers and advisors from both sides of the aisle paid tribute to Republican Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, 41, on Tuesday night after it was announced that the father of two had died of COVID-19 shortly before he was set to be sworn into office.
Republicans and Democrats said they were saddened by the news last night and offered prayers to the Louisiana Congressman-elect s young family, who thanked those sending condolences in the wake of his death. Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Barnhill Letlow, Phd., and two young children, Letlow spokesman Andrew Bautsch said in a statement. The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time.
A 41-year-old Republican who had just won a congressional seat in Louisiana’s 5th district has died tonight from coronavirus, just days before he was to be sworn in. Below is the statement from his campaign manager, Andrew Bautsch:
“Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, 41, passed away this evening at Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport due to complications from COVID-19.
“Letlow was admitted into a Monroe Hospital on December 19 after testing positive for the coronavirus and was transferred to Ochsner-LSU Health on Tuesday, December 22, and placed in intensive care.
“Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Barnhill Letlow, Phd., and two young children.
“The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time.
Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies of Covid at 41
Updated Dec 30, 2020;
Posted Dec 30, 2020
July 22, 2020 file photo, Luke Letlow, Louisiana’s newest member of Congress died from COVID-19 complications on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)AP
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Letlow spokesman Andrew Bautsch confirmed the congressman-elect’s death at Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport.
“The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time,” Bautsch said in a statement. “A statement from the family along with funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.”
Louisiana’s eight-member congressional delegation called Letlow’s death devastating.