Meghan McCain has shared a hopeful update about her mother, Cindy McCain, following reports that the wife of the late Senator John McCain recently suffered a mild stroke.
“My mother, Cindy McCain, who you all may or may not know, she did, in fact, suffer from a mild stroke last week,” Meghan, 40, revealed on her Citizen McCain podcast on Tuesday, Oct. 14. “I didn’t talk about it on my social media because my brothers and my family and I were trying to, you know, figure out what was going on.”
Cindy, 71, had been living in Rome, Italy, while working with the U.N. World Food Program. She has since returned home to Arizona to continue her recovery surrounded by family.
“She has now flown back to Arizona with my brother Jimmy and is recovering very well,” Meghan said. “She is currently still in the hospital but will be leaving soon. She is cognitively completely fine — talking normally, texting, and I’ve spoken to her and my family several times.”
Meghan noted that her mother is facing some physical challenges after the stroke but remains optimistic. “She has some physical things that have happened as a result of the stroke,” she explained. “But all things considered, it is mild, as the doctor said — not intense, but still scary nonetheless. But she is okay.”
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The pregnant mother of two also explained why she hasn’t yet traveled to Arizona to be with her mom. “I am glad that she is in Arizona with my family,” she said. “And for those asking why I’m not there, I’m seven months pregnant. I’m not allowed to fly that far right now, though I’m seeing my doctor tomorrow to find out if I can get clearance.”
Meghan expressed gratitude for the support her mother is receiving from family. “I’m thankful I have six brothers and sisters,” she said. “It’s all hands on deck taking care of my mom right now. I’m not going to say she’s fine and everything’s amazing, but thank God she’s cognitively completely fine. She just doesn’t like being in the hospital.”
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The U.N. World Food Program previously announced Cindy’s condition, saying their executive director is “expected to make a full recovery.” The organization added that she is expected to take four to six weeks off while recuperating.
In a statement, Cindy said: “I want to thank the medical staff in Italy for the excellent treatment I received. My recovery is progressing well thanks to their outstanding care. I look forward to continuing my recuperation at home in Arizona with my family.”
