Cindy McCain, widow of late U.S. Senator John McCain and executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, suffered a mild stroke while visiting the organization’s headquarters in Rome, Italy, earlier this week.

The 71-year-old humanitarian received immediate medical attention and was cleared to travel back to Arizona, where she is expected to continue her recovery for up to six weeks.

The organization issued a statement on October 9.

In a statement, McCain expressed gratitude for the care she received.

“I want to thank the medical staff in Italy for the excellent treatment I received,” said McCain. “My recovery is progressing well thanks to their outstanding care. I look forward to continuing my recuperation at home in Arizona with my family,” she began.

McCain Talks Importance of the Organization

Despite her health scare, she emphasized the importance of the World Food Programme’s mission.

“In the meantime, I have full confidence in my leadership team to stay laser-focused on delivering urgently needed food assistance to the more than 100 million people WFP is working to serve across 87 countries,” she continued. “The fight against hunger has never been more critical, and I am incredibly proud of the work our teams do every day.”

McCain expressed how she is looking forward to returning when she is well again.

She has been serving as the executive director since May 2023.

“I look forward to being back in the field soon—alongside WFP teams—pushing back against famine and supporting communities in need.”

McCain’s daughter, Meghan McCain, a former co-host of “The View,” has not publicly commented on her mother’s condition.

However, the McCain family has requested privacy during this time.

Meghan McCain Discusses Her Mother’s Strength

After the passing of Sen. John McCain, Meghan shared a touching post where she highlighted her mom’s strength.

“I love you Mom @cindymccain – grateful for your love, strength, never ending support and always knowing how to perfectly wear black turtle necks and Chanel,” she wrote. “You’re the toughest and most resilient of us all. Thank you for selflessly guiding us through and being a bright light in so much dark.”

She shared an image of her late father with Cindy, as well as a cute image of herself with her mom.

In addtion to the post, Meghan has often shared her sadness after her John McCain’s passing.

“I still miss you every hour. Time feels slow, like being underwater – I try and fill the days distracting myself from how painful it all still is. I cannot believe how intense it all still feels – isn’t it supposed to start easing up by now,” she wrote in another Instagram post.