News of Herman Cain’s passing due to complications from the coronavirus spread virally across social media on Thursday morning.
Agree or disagree with #HermanCain but he was an entrepreneur, a good business mind and an engaging personality. He was outspoken and not afraid to break the mold. May he rest in peace.
— Dawgs&Stripes (@Smoores54) July 30, 2020
Cain, a 74-year-old broadcaster and former 2012 presidential candidate, had been hospitalized since early July 1 for COVID-19. He was first diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 29.
This is really sad news. #HermanCain
— Reclaiming_My_Time🙄 (@brettbeene) July 30, 2020
We’re heartbroken, and the world is poorer: Herman Cain has gone to be with the Lord https://t.co/QHCxnXWaYV
The announcement of Cain’s death came on the same day as John Lewis’ funeral in Atlanta.
Herman Cain dies of Covid. Didn't have to end that way. #HermanCain
— Black Fame (@JRick10) July 30, 2020
Cain was a syndicated radio talk show host from 2013 to 2018, heard in Atlanta on 95.5/AM 750 WSB.
I met the great #HermanCain at the Dallas screening of @uncletomdoc.
— Rob Smith 🇺🇸 (@robsmithonline) July 30, 2020
He was a warm, friendly Icon. His amazing story is a big part of the Uncle Tom documentary, and I'm glad so many can remember him via that forever.
Please pray for his family. pic.twitter.com/7T0OeDiih1
More recently, he was hosting a radio show on his website and a talk show on conservative TV outlet NewsMaxTV.
My heart hurts to hear this! 😭 One of the best has passed! Praying for his family during this difficult time. 😭🙏🏼 RIP Herman Cain!!! #HermanCain https://t.co/4BJzidoBMH
— Linda Masci (@goqivana) July 30, 2020
Cain, former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza and the National Restaurant Association, has been a strong supporter of President Trump and attended Trump’s rally June 20 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
.@THEHermanCain was an unwavering patriot, a conservative stalwart & a deeply wise, thoughtful man who lived the American Dream. He was truly one of a kind & his loss is devastating to many, including our family. Please pray for his loved ones, friends & colleagues. pic.twitter.com/VAQCnMqYtc
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) July 30, 2020
He posted a photo of himself in the crowd on his social media.
Reports swirling longtime business man and one time Republican candidate for President #HermanCain has died due to complications from Covid-19. Not sure if he contracted it at the Trump rally. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/duGS6opMRh
— Lovely 🥀 (@SweetPea1636) July 30, 2020
Dan Calabrese, editor of HermanCain.com, wrote earlier this month that Cain had traveled to multiple places in June besides Tulsa: “I don’t think there’s any way to trace this to the one specific contact that caused him to be infected. We’ll never know.”
RIP @THEHermanCain God bless your family in your absence. You made a valuable contribution in this life. He was a warrior for all that was good. #HermanCain pic.twitter.com/EnQMW44oQe
— 🇺🇸Grant Lundberg🇺🇸 (@FussEye) July 30, 2020
Cain previously recuperated from colon cancer in 2006.
This story is developing.