Cain’s daughter Azaylia died of leukaemia last April aged eight months

Cain will run a marathon route in Dublin on Wednesday, before undertaking four more marathons in the next four days.

Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has died, aged 74, of complications from coronavirus. A post on Mr Cain’s Twitter account announced the death.

Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is being treated for Covid-19 after attending a rally in support of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement posted on Mr Cain’s Twitter account.