Former presidential candidate and senator of the United States , John McCain, died Saturday local time or Sunday (08/26/2018). McCain, who was also a hero of the Vietnam War, died at the age of 81.
"Mr McCain died on Saturday surrounded by his family," according to a brief statement issued by his office as quoted by the BBC.
He was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in July 2017 and has undergone medical treatment
.His family announced McCain, who left Washington in December, had decided to stop treatment on Friday
McCain's daughter, Meghan, said the task of her life now was to live her example, her hopes, and her love.
"The days and years to come will not be the same without my father - but they will be good days, full of life and love, because of the example he lived for us," he wrote in a statement shared on Twitter.
The six-term senator and Republican presidential candidate in 2008 was diagnosed after doctors discovered his tumor during surgery to remove blood clots from his left eye last July.
Grandson of a US Navy Admiral, McCain was a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. When his plane was shot down, he spent more than five years as a prisoner of war.
While in detention he suffered torture which left him disabled for life.
The last words of condolence and respect from a number of figures began to flow to McCain and the family he left behind when the news of his death was announced.
This news of grief also seized the attention of world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and former US President Barack Obama.
Donald Trump, who was strongly opposed by McCain, tweeted: "My deepest sympathy and respect goes to Senator John McCain's family. Our hearts and prayers are with you!"
Regarding the illness that McCain suffered, citing WebMD, glioblastoma is a type of brain cancer. This is the most common type of malignant brain tumor among adults. And it's usually very aggressive, which means it can grow and spread quickly.
Furthermore, this type of cancer tends to be risky in men than in women. And chances are, the risk is greater as you get older. In fact, from 2009 to 2013, doctors diagnosed nearly 11,000 cases of glioblastoma in the US each year.
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