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U.S. Rep. Wright is 1st Congress member to die of COVID-19
Filed: Feb 07, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: On Feb. 7, 2021, Rep. Ron Wright of Texas died of COVID-19.
WHO: Rep. Ron Wright
WHAT: First member of Congress to die of COVID-19
WHEN: Feb 07, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: Texas, USA
WHY: Succumbed to COVID-19
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