Macron: ‘True American hero’ John McCain ‘will be missed’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday expressed his condolences to Sen. John McCain’s family after the Arizona Republican’s death from brain cancer. 

In a tweet, the French leader called the senator a “true American hero.”

“John McCain was a true American hero,” Macron said. “He devoted his entire life to his country. His voice will be missed. Our respectful thoughts go to his beloved ones.” 

John McCain was a true American hero. He devoted his entire life to his country. His voice will be missed. Our respectful thoughts go to his beloved ones.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 26, 2018 

{mosads}Macron is one of a number of world leaders, politicians and past U.S. presidents of both parties who have made statements praising McCain following his death.

McCain, a former prisoner of war who dominated the political stage and was widely respected across party lines, died Saturday at age 81 following a months-long battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.