An independent living complex in Midwest City confirmed that one of its residents, who tested positive for a severe type of pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease , has died.

The resident of Autumn House Independent Living died in the hospital and had traveled out of state several times during the three months he lived there, the facility said in an email.

“His family reported that during their trip to another state he was hospitalized for pneumonia. After he passed away, the family told us that his death was from complications of pneumonia,” the facility said. “We were notified by the State Department of Health that he was positive for Legionnaires.”

What causes Legionnaires' disease?

Legionnaires' disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. It can grow in showerheads

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