The loss of Congressman Donald McEachin, a beloved leader and friend, has devastated the whole office.

He was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013, and he has been bravely battling the aftereffects of his illness ever since.

On this day, Monday, November 28, 2022, the people of Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District lost their champion, a man who had relentlessly championed their interests and put them before his own.

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Donald McEachin’s Wife, Colette McEachin, and their three grown children are McEachin’s surviving family.

Donald McEachin, the Democratic representative for Virginia’s Richmond district, passed away on Monday at the age of 61.

McEachin’s Chief of Staff, Tara Rountree, revealed that the congressman passed away after a long fight with colorectal cancer.

In 2016, McEachin was elected to represent Virginia’s 4th District. He was just elected to a fourth term in Congress, where he has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights and civil liberties.

Not only did he advocate strongly for social justice and gun control, but he also worked to safeguard the environment.

The Washington Post said that he was only the third African-American to represent Virginia in the House of Representatives.

Colette McEachin, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Richmond, and their three grown children are McEachin’s surviving family.

McEachin spoke about his struggles with his health at the opening of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” earlier this month.

Early detection is crucial, McEachin added. Many of you have followed my progress and are aware that I’ve dealt with a variety of health problems. My colon and rectal cancers required him to undergo radiation treatment, which likely accounts for the most of his health problems.

Everybody should get checked out regularly, he said.

Don’t play dumb. Don’t make the same mistake I did. “Get yourself to a doctor,” McEachin said.

On Monday evening, Rountree released the following statement.

The loss of our leader and friend, Congressman Donald McEachin, has left all of us devastated. We have watched him fight and ultimately overcome the complications of his 2013 colorectal cancer with great courage over the past few years. The people of Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District lost a champion who would never give up fighting for them and who always prioritized them this evening. Our office will remain open and we will continue to serve the people until a new representative is elected. Privacy at this time is greatly appreciated by the family. Within the next few days, announcements regarding the arrangements will be made.
City of Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney released a statement Monday night in which he praised McEachin as a “true public service” and asked for prayers for McEachin and his family.

McEachin was a “valiant fighter until the end,” Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a statement released Monday night.

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