Former Senator, Ben Murray Bruce has lost his brother-in-law, Dr David Hargett through complications from the novel coronavirus, month after losing his wife to cancer.

Senator Bruce confirmed the demise of Dr David in a tweet on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

"Dr David Hargett, older brother of my late Wife Evelyn died this morning from complications of COVID 19. In 5 months, three children have died. The Hargett’s had ten children. I will miss him." he wrote

According to reports, the Senator lost his wife, Evelyn, to cancer in March this year.

Dr David Hargett, older brother of my late Wife Evelyn died this morning from complications of COVID 19. In 5 months, three children have died. The Hargett’s had ten children. I will miss him. pic.twitter.com/SVdq81NJOW

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) August 29, 2020