WASHINGTON — Arizona Sen. John McCain has discontinued medical treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, says his family.

It’s a likely indication that the war hero, presidential nominee and longtime lawmaker is nearing the end of his life.

The 81-year-old McCain has surpassed expectations for survival, but “the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict,” the family said. “With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen to discontinue medical treatment.”

The six-term GOP senator, whose birthday is Aug.

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