Coming to Terms with Loss: Meghan McCain's Emotional Journey

Our hearts go out to Meghan McCain as she navigates one of the toughest periods of her life. The co-host of The View lost her beloved father, John McCain, to brain cancer in late August at the age of 81. Recently, her close friend S.E. Cupp shared insights into Meghan's current state, revealing that she's still deeply processing this profound loss. "She's okay. She's still working through it," Cupp said during an appearance on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live on September 17. "She's taking a leave before she comes back into it all." Since the start of The View's 22nd season on September 4, Meghan has been absent from the show, focusing on healing and honoring her father's legacy.

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Cupp further explained the gravity of Meghan's situation, emphasizing the support she's received. "It's been really hard on her. I have to say, you've been really, really good to her and her family," Cupp stated, highlighting the compassion surrounding Meghan during this trying time. Even as she steps back from her professional duties, Meghan continues to find solace in cherished memories of her father.

A Tribute Through Words: Meghan's Heartfelt Instagram Post

Just yesterday, Meghan, now 33, took to Instagram to share a poignant screenshot from a 53-minute phone call with her dad. Accompanying the image was a caption that resonated deeply: "The death of a beloved is an amputation. – C.S. Lewis (old screenshot from one of our Sunday calls I found on my phone)." This post not only underscores her enduring bond with her father but also serves as a testament to the profound impact he had on her life.

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The death of a beloved is an amputation. – C.S. Lewis (old screenshot from one of our Sunday calls I found on my phone)
A post shared by Meghan McCain (@meghanmccain) on Sep 20, 2018 at 7:02am PDT

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A Legacy of Love: Meghan's Eulogy for Her Father

At her father's funeral on September 1, Meghan delivered an emotional eulogy that touched the hearts of many. "I am feeling loss I have never wanted to feel. My father is gone," she began, her voice filled with raw emotion. She went on to express her admiration for her father's unwavering love for her mother, Cindy McCain, saying, "This love my father had for my mother was the most fierce and lasting of them all. He was endlessly present for us. And though we did not always understand it, he was always teaching. He didn't expect us to be like him. His ambitions for us was to be better than him." Meghan highlighted her father's strength and resilience, noting how his sacrifices shaped her understanding of life and love.

Continuing her tribute, Meghan added, "Dad, I love you. I always have. All that I am, all that I hope, all that I dream is grounded in what you taught me. You loved me and you showed me what love must be. Your greatness is woven into my life. It is woven into my mother’s life." Her words painted a vivid picture of a father who not only led by example but also instilled timeless values in his children.

She concluded her eulogy with a poignant reflection: "My father is gone. My father is gone and my sorrow is immense but I know his life and I know it was great because it was good." As Meghan continues to honor her father's legacy, we remain steadfast in our support and thoughts for her during this challenging chapter of her life.