Rob Ford, former mayor of Toronto, dies of cancer

CONTROVERSIAL former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, has died of cancer, at the age of 46.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Mar 2016, 15:27 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2016, 17:19 BST
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford speaking at the launch of his re-election campaign in 2014. Picture: AFP/Getty ImagesFormer Toronto mayor Rob Ford speaking at the launch of his re-election campaign in 2014. Picture: AFP/Getty Images
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford speaking at the launch of his re-election campaign in 2014. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Ford served one term as mayor of the Canadian city from 2010 to 2014.

He made headlines around the world after being caught on camera three years ago smoking crack cocaine.

He later entered rehab in 2014 to combat his addictions.

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Ford ran for re-election as mayor but dropped out of the running shortly after he was diagnosed with rare cancer pleomorphic liposarcoma.

The politician is survived by his wife Renata and their two children, Stephanie and Douglas.

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