Biden’s son dies after losing battle with brain cancer

Beau Biden, who followed his father, US vice president Joe Biden, into politics has died of brain cancer at the age of 46, less than two years after he was diagnosed.

Beau Biden, who was twice elected attorney general of Delaware, announced last year that he would not seek a third term as attorney general and planned to run for governor in 2016.

“It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life,” the vice president said, announcing the death of his second child. An infant daughter was killed in a car accident more than four decades ago.