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Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies of COVID-19 complications, aged 41

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Rep-elect Luke Letlow was admitted to hospital on December 19 after testing positive for COVID-19 and later transferred to Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport in intensive care. Letlow's spokesperson Andrew Bautsch confirmed that he passed away on Tuesday night due to COVID-19 complications. Friends and political colleagues are sharing heartfelt tributes and memories of the incoming congressman following the news.

Rep-elect Luke Letlow was admitted to hospital on December 19 after testing positive for COVID-19 and later transferred to Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport in intensive care. Letlow's spokesperson Andrew Bautsch confirmed that he passed away on Tuesday night due to COVID-19 complications. Friends and political colleagues are sharing heartfelt tributes and memories of the incoming congressman following the news.

  1. 29 Dec 2020

    Confirming this very, very sad news: Rep.-elect Luke Letlow has died of coronavirus. He was 41 and had a wife & 2 small children. Was just days away from being sworn into Congress. Absolutely devastating.

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  2. 29 Dec 2020

    Asked if Letlow had any underlying conditions that would have made his death more likely, Dr. G.E. Ghali said: "None. All COVID related."

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  3. 29 Dec 2020

    Joint statement from the entire Louisiana delegation, including & , on Letlow's passing >>

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  4. 29 Dec 2020

    BREAKING: Louisiana’s newest congressman has died of COVID19. Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, 41, had received Remdesivir, the antiviral drug, & was hospitalized in Shreveport when he died. He was supposed to be sworn in on Monday in Washington D.C.

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  5. 29 Dec 2020

    From his campaign manager: “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 & was transferred to..

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  6. 29 Dec 2020

    ...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.

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  7. 29 Dec 2020

    The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time. A statement from the family along with funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.”

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  8. 29 Dec 2020

    Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Barnhill Letlow, and two young children.

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  9. 29 Dec 2020

    Louisiana’s newest Republican member of the U.S. House, Luke Letlow, has died from complications related to COVID-19 only days before being sworn into office. He was 41.

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  10. 29 Dec 2020

    Louisiana’s governor announces flags will be flown at half-staff on the day of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s funeral after he died of COVID-19

    I have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of Congressman-elect Letlow’s funeral.
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  11. 29 Dec 2020

    It is with heavy hearts that and I offer our condolences to Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s family on his passing after a battle with COVID-19.

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  12. 29 Dec 2020

    Congressman-elect Letlow felt a calling from a young age to serve the people of his home state, working behind the scenes for former Governor Bobby Jindal and serving as chief of staff to Congressman Ralph Abraham, who he was recently elected to succeed.

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  13. 29 Dec 2020

    COVID-19 has taken Congressman-elect Letlow from us far too soon. 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.

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  14. 29 Dec 2020

    I hope all of the people of Louisiana will join Donna and me in praying for Congressman-elect Letlow’s family, especially his wife Julia and their two children, his many friends, and the people of the 5th Congressional District.

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  15. 29 Dec 2020

    Louisiana has lost more than 7,300 people to COVID-19 since March, and each one of them leaves a tremendous hole in our state.

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  16. 29 Dec 2020

    I have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of Congressman-elect Letlow’s funeral.

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  17. 29 Dec 2020

    Devastated to hear of my friend Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s passing. Luke had such a positive spirit and a tremendously bright future. Join me in praying for his young family during this incredibly difficult time. Statement from the Louisiana Congressional Delegation:

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  18. 29 Dec 2020

    Our hearts break tonight as we process the news of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s passing. I spoke with his wife, Julia. Judy and I are praying for her and their two young children during this terrible time.

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  19. 29 Dec 2020

    . led an honorable life in public service to our State and our Nation. Luke was a true statesman committed to making Louisiana better. Luke’s death is a great tragedy, and Sharon’s and my prayers are with Julia and the kids.

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  20. 29 Dec 2020

    Supriya and I are heartbroken to learn of ’s passing.  Luke has been a good friend for so many years, and we are saddened he was taken from us at such a young age. We had talked in recent days about his excitement about the opportunity to serve the people of the 5th

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  21. 29 Dec 2020

    Congressional district, and his love and devotion for Julia and their kids. I first met Luke when he was still a college student, and spent countless hours with him in his truck driving the back roads of Louisiana. His passion for service has been a constant throughout his life.

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  22. 29 Dec 2020

    He truly enjoyed meeting people, learning about them, and helping them. We keep Luke, his family, and especially his young children in our prayers.

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  23. 29 Dec 2020

    I recently learned how 2020 could get worse: my friend, former co-worker, a husband to Julia, a father to two very young children, the former chief of staff to Rep. Ralph Abraham & the congressman-elect to represent NE LA just died from complications associated with covid...

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  24. 29 Dec 2020

    Luke Letlow is now with our Creator, but his premature departure from this world is a huge loss to Louisiana and America. Just weeks ago, voters overwhelmingly chose Luke to represent them in Congress...

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  25. 29 Dec 2020

    They saw what so many of us know of Luke - kind, smart, quick-witted, God-fearing, hard-working, honest and just a good guy. I looked forward to working with him in our small delegation in Washington. This news is hard and words cannot express my sorrow right now...

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  26. 29 Dec 2020

    Life is a fragile gift. Luke's passing reminds me how thankful we should be everyday for all of the blessings and challenges we have. Please join me in praying for Luke, Julia and their young family.

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  28. 29 Dec 2020

    He was 41 years young. I'm deeply saddened to hear about Congressman-elect Luke Letlow from Louisiana, who passed away earlier this evening. Our prayers go out to his wife and two small children.

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  29. 29 Dec 2020

    Shocked and saddened by the loss of Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow in this ongoing nightmare. Sending sympathy and condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing to his whole community.

    LETLOW had just been elected to Congress last month and turned 41 a few weeks ago. He leaves behind a wife and two young children
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  30. 29 Dec 2020

    This is heartbreaking. I’m sending prayers up for Congressman Elect Luke Letlow’s family. Especially his wife and small children that are grieving.

    BREAKING: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies with via
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  31. 29 Dec 2020

    Very heartbroken to hear that passed away today from complications. He leaves behind his beautiful wife and 2 young children. Please keep his family in your prayers. 🙏

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