On Wednesday, the family of House Minority Leader Mitch McConnell revealed the tragic news that his wife Elaine Chao’s sister had died in a vehicle accident.
Under previous President Donald Trump, Chao was the first Asian-American to hold the position of Secretary of Transportation. Her family released a statement honoring her sister Angela Chao as a “brilliant woman, a charismatic and visionary leader.”
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“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved youngest daughter, Angela Chao,” father James S.C. Chao told the Daily Mail in a statement.
“Angela is a brilliant woman, a charismatic and visionary leader and much-loved by all her sisters, our entire family and friends. As a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, wife and friend, she was unfailingly filial, thoughtful, kind and devoted.”
“These qualities were complemented by a spirited personality, exceptional intelligence, compassion for all and a wonderful sense of humor. She kept us laughing and smiling.”
“Losing her at such a young age is something we never even imagined, and our entire family is devastated with grief.”
The family added, “As a trail blazer for women in the executive suite, she inspired others to pursue their dreams. She also loved music and tried the French horn as her instrument when young, insisting on carrying it herself to every lesson.
“These early experiences created a lifelong, passionate commitment to the fine arts … Angela’s name in Chinese sounds like the characters for peace and prosperity. She certainly gave more than her share of both to this world. Her absence leaves a void not only in our hearts, but in the Asian-American community.”
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As the youngest of six children, Angela Chao overcame adversity to achieve the American Dream and was appointed CEO of the shipping giant Foremost Group in 2018. She fought for better educational opportunities for underprivileged Asian American communities and was a founding member of the Asian American Foundation (AAF). She also provided her knowledge to the Metropolitan Opera, the Harvard Business School Board of Dean’s Advisors, and the American Bureau of Shipping Council.
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