JUST IN [8:48 PM]: Funeral services will be held in Arizona, at the National Cathedral in Washington, and in Annapolis, Maryland, where he served at the Naval Academy, in accordance with plans Mr. McCain made before his death.
His wishes dictate he wants former Presidents to give his eulogies. President Trump is being asked not to attend services.
McCain and the president have been at odds since early in Trump's presidential bid.
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BREAKING NEWS -- Senator John McCain of Arizona died today after halting treatment for brain cancer, according to NBC News.
McCain’s family said in a statement "Senator John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28 p.m. on August 25, 2018."
He announced on July 19, 2017, that he had been diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumor. Earlier this week his family announced he was discontinuing treatment.
McCain, a POW and statesman served in congress for 36 years and was one of the most beloved figures in Washington politics, respected by members on both sides of the isle.
He was the Republican nominee for President in the 2008 election, which he lost to Barack Obama.
* This story is developing and will be updated.
Below, see video of Sen. McCain's historic speech on the floor of the Senate earlier this year, shortly following his brain cancer diagnosis.
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