Roberta McCain, Mother of John McCain, Has Died at 108

Roberta McCain (R), mother of Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain talks to volunteers during a rally at the Crystal City McCain campaign headquarters on October 9, 2008 in Arlington, Virginia. (Tim Sloan/AFP via Getty)

Monday, 12 October 2020 03:32 PM EDT ET

Roberta McCain, mother of the late Sen. John McCain who helped during his '08 campaign, has died at 108.

Cindy McCain tweeted news of the passing on Oct. 12, saying "it is with great sadness that I announce the death of my wonderful Mother In-law, Roberta McCain. I couldn’t have asked for a better role model or a better friend."

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