{"id":1718178,"date":"2022-10-31T10:48:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T14:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1718178"},"modified":"2022-10-31T11:06:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T15:06:17","slug":"colorado-gop-leader-hugh-mckean-dies-suddenly-at-55","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-gop-leader-hugh-mckean-dies-suddenly-at-55\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado GOP Leader Hugh McKean Dies Suddenly At 55"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcolorado-gop-leader-hugh-mckean-dies-suddenly-at-55%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1718178&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Colorado House Minority Leader Hugh McKean (R) died suddenly on Sunday morning in his home.<\/p>\n<p>McKean passed away from a heart attack at the age of 55, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.larimer.gov\/spotlights\/2022\/10\/30\/colorado-state-representative-hugh-mckean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to<\/a> the Larimar County Coroner\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt 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,\u201d Colorado House Republicans shared on Twitter. \u201cFuneral services are being planned and details will be made public once finalized.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Yw7ARMTnJv\">pic.twitter.com\/Yw7ARMTnJv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Colorado House Republicans (@COHouseGOP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COHouseGOP\/status\/1586769811694141442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Yw7ARMTnJv\">pic.twitter.com\/Yw7ARMTnJv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Colorado House Republicans (@COHouseGOP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COHouseGOP\/status\/1586769811694141442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) shared a statement regarding McKean\u2019s passing on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I am devastated to hear of Minority Leader Hugh McKean\u2019s sudden passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Hugh\u2019s loved ones and take comfort knowing his legacy will be felt in Colorado for years to come<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovofCO\/status\/1586782488684560386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am devastated to hear of Minority Leader Hugh McKean\u2019s sudden passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Hugh\u2019s loved ones and take comfort knowing his legacy will be felt in Colorado for years to come<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovofCO\/status\/1586782488684560386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am devastated to hear of Minority Leader Hugh McKean\u2019s sudden passing. A family man and a true public servant, Minority Leader McKean had a knack for making everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room,\u201d Polis shared in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kktv.com\/2022\/10\/30\/colorado-house-minority-leader-hugh-mckean-dies-suddenly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> with KKTV.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMinority Leader McKean cared deeply for his constituents, always had time for a conversation or a laugh, and truly worked every day to build a better future for every Coloradan. As a dad myself, I can\u2019t imagine the pain his children and family are feeling at this difficult time. We are sending thoughts and prayers to all of Hugh\u2019s loved ones and take comfort knowing his legacy will be felt in Colorado for years to come,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Roger Hudson, McKean\u2019s deputy chief of staff, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2022\/10\/30\/hugh-mckean-colorado-house-dies\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told<\/a> The Denver Post that McKean \u201chad been complaining of pain on the left side of his body.\u201d The minority leader thought that the health issue was related to recent work at his home, but it reportedly worsened.<\/p>\n<p>Hudson was notified on Sunday morning and arrived at McKean\u2019s home after an ambulance had been called.<\/p>\n<p>McKean had last been at a campaign rally on Saturday for Republican Senate candidate Joe O\u2019Dea.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDevastated to learn about the passing of our friend Hugh McKean today. Even this weekend his boundless optimism, kindness, and empathy were on full display at our rally in Loveland,\u201d O\u2019Dea tweeted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need more reasonable leaders like him. Celeste and I are praying for his family during this difficult time,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Devastated to learn about the passing of our friend Hugh McKean today.<\/p>\n<p>Even this weekend his boundless optimism, kindness, and empathy were on full display at our rally in Loveland. 1\/2<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Joe O&#8217;Dea (@ODeaForColorado) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ODeaForColorado\/status\/1586790178546454531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Devastated to learn about the passing of our friend Hugh McKean today. <\/p>\n<p>Even this weekend his boundless optimism, kindness, and empathy were on full display at our rally in Loveland. 1\/2<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Joe O&#39;Dea (@ODeaForColorado) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ODeaForColorado\/status\/1586790178546454531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>State Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D) also offered condolences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m so sorry to hear about the passing of Minority Leader Hugh McKean,\u201d she tweeted. \u201cThroughout my time serving with him, he always demonstrated his huge heart and was always there with a word of encouragement and an I love you. My thoughts are with his family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I\u2019m so sorry to hear about the passing of Minority Leader Hugh McKean. Throughout my time serving with him, he always demonstrated his huge heart and was always there with a word of encouragement and an I love you. My thoughts are with his family.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dr. Yadira Caraveo (@YadiraCaraveo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YadiraCaraveo\/status\/1586801889135452163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019m so sorry to hear about the passing of Minority Leader Hugh McKean. Throughout my time serving with him, he always demonstrated his huge heart and was always there with a word of encouragement and an I love you. My thoughts are with his family.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dr. Yadira Caraveo (@YadiraCaraveo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YadiraCaraveo\/status\/1586801889135452163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>McKean was running unopposed in his re-election campaign as state House representative. The Colorado Secretary of State Office said that a committee established by the Larimer County Republican Party would fill his vacant seat, according to KKTV.<\/p>\n<p>The GOP state minority leader was elected in 2016 to represent Colorado District 51. He was appointed the party\u2019s leader in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Before serving in the state\u2019s House of Representatives, McKean served as a Loveland city councilman. 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