Posted on 03/22/2016 8:51:17 AM PDT by bigbob
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has died at the age of 46 after fighting cancer, his family has said. Mr Ford, who battled drug and alcohol addiction, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2014. He gained international notoriety after admitting smoking crack cocaine in 2013, but he was loved by supporters. "A dedicated man of the people, Councillor Ford spent his life serving the citizens of Toronto," his family said in a statement. He could not run for re-election as mayor in 2014 due to his cancer diagnosis, but won a city council seat in a landslide. His image contrasted sharply with Canada's usual calm, buttoned-up politics. While serving as mayor, he was videotaped and photographed while intoxicated in public areas.
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Wild man bites the dust
Godspeed partner....you did it your way
Crack causes cancer?
obesity, drug abuse, alcohol - all take a toll on the body.
I hope SNL has the class to mention his passing, they made enough money off of him.
He died from his drug usage which caused his cancer
Yes and all his drinking
Aw crap. I’m screwed.
Looked and partied like Chris Farrell.
Yes. Peace at last.
Unless of course, you are Keith Richards. When it comes to genes, Keith Richards hit the jackpot.
May his tortured soul R.I.P.
That escalated quickly - wasn’t he just ranting and raving while snorting coke recently? Where does the time go?
If not for his personal problems, Ford could have been the Donald Trump of Canada.
Keith Richards and cockroaches. Same staying power.
46? He looked 70.
I having doubts as to whether a nuclear detonation would faze Keith Richards. I picture him just walking it off.
RIP. He wan an honest man. I liked him.
We will never know WHICH of his excesses “caused” his cancer.
But, “excess” is undoubtedly the cause.
Prayers up!
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