Louisiana Congressman-Elect Dies, After Battle With COVID-19.<br />Luke Letlow was 41 years old when <br />he died due to the disease on Tuesday.<br />The Republican representative-elect <br />is survived by his wife and two children.<br />The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time, Andrew Bautsch, Spokesman for Letlow, <br />via NPR News.<br />Letlow announced his COVID-19 diagnosis on Dec. 18. <br />He was hospitalized the next day.<br />Part of his treatment in intensive care <br />included the drug remdesivir and steroids.<br />Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle <br />expressed their condolences <br />in statements and on social media.<br />Our hearts break tonight as we process the news of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s passing, Representative Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, <br />via NPR News.<br />I am heartbroken that he will not be able to serve our people as a U.S. Representative, but I am even more devastated for his loving family, Governor John Bel Edwards, D- LA, <br />via NPR News.<br />LA Governor John Bel Edwards can <br />call a special election to fill <br />Letlow's empty congressional seat
