Canada mourns 'courageous' Jack Layton
NDP Leader Jack Layton, who led Canada's Official Opposition, has died at his Toronto home at age 61 after a battle with cancer.
Layton died peacefully early Monday, according to a statement from his wife, Olivia Chow, and his children, Sarah and Michael Layton.
"We deeply regret to inform you that the Honourable Jack Layton, leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, passed away at 4:45 am today, Monday August 22. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and loved ones," the statement read.
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LinkThis might not be important to any of you as you're not Canadians, but Canada lost a very important political figure today.
Say what you will about his politics, he loved the country and tried to make it a better place. He was also far more approachable and honest then many of our politicians.
