A US state trooper who was sacked over a vaccine mandate, telling his governor to "kiss my a**", has died of Covid-19.
Robert LeMay, 51, was fired in October after refusing to get the jab - as it was mandatory in Washington state.
He recorded himself hitting out at Washington state Governor Jay Inslee as he lost his job.
In the video, Robert says: "This is my final sign-off.
"After 22 years of serving the citizens of the state of Washington, I'm being asked to leave because I am dirty.
"This is the last time you'll hear me in a state patrol car. And Jay Inslee can kiss my a**."
He also spoke of how he had worked sick and buried a lot of friends over the past 22 years of his service to the state.
On Friday, Washington State Patrol Chief John R Batiste released a statement saying his former colleague had died.
Chief Batiste wrote: "I am deeply saddened over the news that our former friend and colleague Trooper Robert LaMay has passed away.
"This agency's prayers and remembrances are with his family and loved ones.
"Rob served honourably for over two decades and we were disappointed to see him leave the agency this past October.
"His service to this state and agency will be long remembered and appreciated.
"Let us now remember our old friend, support his family and loved ones, give thanks for his service, and resolve to meet the challenges ahead with continuing duty, dignity and respect."
In 2021, it was reported that Covid-19 was the single biggest cause of death for police and law enforcement officers across the US.
In October 2021, nearly two dozen police professionals died from the virus, CBS News reported.
A total of 301 of the 458 police officers who died in the line of duty in 2021 in the US were lost to Covid-19, according to the New York Times.
