Son Of Vice President Joe Biden (Beau Biden) Dies Of Brain Cancer At The Age Of 46

 Son Of Vice President Joe Biden (Beau Biden)
Dies Of Brain Cancer At The Age Of 46

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Reports........Beau Biden son of Vice President Joe Biden died of brain cancer at 46, the White House confirmed in a statement Saturday.

"It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life," the statement from Vice President Biden's office said.

"The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words.

 

Beau Biden And Family 

We know that Beau's spirit will live on in all of us-especially through his brave wife, Hallie, and two remarkable children, Natalie and Hunter," the statement said.

President Obama said he and the first lady were grieving alongside the Biden family.

"Michelle and I humbly pray for the good Lord to watch over Beau Biden, and to protect and comfort his family here on Earth," Obama said in a statement released late Saturday.

Beau Biden was a lawyer and member of the Delaware National Guard and former Delaware attorney general.

Joe Biden And Beau Biden

However, he never would follow in his father’s footsteps as a U.S. senator and perhaps even become governor.

Biden, although was planning to run for governor of Delaware in 2016, was plagued with health troubles throughout his political career.

In addition to his work Biden was a major in an Army National Guard unit that deployed to Iraq in 2008.

He was married and the father of two children.

Markell ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in Delaware in honor of Biden.

Funeral arrangements are pending.