Steven McGovern, son of former South Dakota senator George McGovern, dies at 60

[Douglas Carpenter]

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/steven-mcgovern

By Associated Press, Published: July 29AP SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Steven McGovern, the son of former South Dakota senator George McGovern, has died. He was 60.

The statement said McGovern died on his birthday in hospice care.

His sister, Ann McGovern, said in the statement, “Steve had a long struggle with alcoholism. We will all miss him deeply, but are grateful that he is now at peace.”

Funeral arrangements are pending


Read more: ABC News

[Laurian]

1. So sad. Healing thoughts to Senator McGovern and his family. Didn't

he have a daughter who died young as well? A lot of heartbreak in his life.

[Douglas Carpenter]

2. yes his daughter Terry died about fifteen years ago and his wife Eleanor died about two years ago

[mopinko]

5. also of alcoholism.

how sad to bury 2 children and a wife.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. my condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.

[Lifelong Protester]

4. My condolences on that sad news

the McGovern family has suffered a lot of loss.

[Ken Burch]

6. Nothing worse than losing your children.

My best wishes Senator McGovern.

[crimson77]

7. 2nd that, can't think of anything worse

[Rhiannon12866]

8. Oh, no! Didn't the senator just have his 90th birthday?

How incredibly sad both for the senator and his family. Alcoholism is a struggle and not everyone makes it, a minority, actually. I'm in AA. Godspeed, Steven.

[CTyankee]

9. I have had beloved family members die from effects of alcoholism.

It is terrible.

I am fearful for Sen. McGovern. He is 90 and not in the greatest health...I wish him strength...

[66 dmhlt]

10. Godspeed.

[sinkingfeeling]

11. Sad. Always is when the child goes before the father.