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Toronto says goodbye to former mayor Rob Ford | |
(35 minutes later) | |
The colourful former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, is lying in repose at a ceremony at Toronto City Hall. | The colourful former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, is lying in repose at a ceremony at Toronto City Hall. |
The public is paying tribute to Mr Ford, who died at age 46 of cancer and gained notoriety for his outlandish public acts and drug use. | The public is paying tribute to Mr Ford, who died at age 46 of cancer and gained notoriety for his outlandish public acts and drug use. |
He was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in 2014, keeping him from running for mayor again. | He was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in 2014, keeping him from running for mayor again. |
Before becoming mayor, he served as a city councillor, which he also served as at the time of his death. | Before becoming mayor, he served as a city councillor, which he also served as at the time of his death. |
His wife, Renata, hugged supporters who lined up to pay tribute to her husband, her children Stephanie and Doug by her side. | His wife, Renata, hugged supporters who lined up to pay tribute to her husband, her children Stephanie and Doug by her side. |
According to the CBC, hundreds of Ford fans lined up, some with newspaper clippings of happy memories of his time as mayor. | According to the CBC, hundreds of Ford fans lined up, some with newspaper clippings of happy memories of his time as mayor. |
Doug Holyday, his former deputy mayor, stopped before his casket, along with many city councillors. | Doug Holyday, his former deputy mayor, stopped before his casket, along with many city councillors. |
The repose continues on Tuesday and his funeral is on Wednesday. | The repose continues on Tuesday and his funeral is on Wednesday. |
Current Toronto Mayor John Tory called him a "profoundly human guy". Former prime minister Stephen Harper, whom Ford supported in his re-election bid last year, said he was a "fighter throughout life." | Current Toronto Mayor John Tory called him a "profoundly human guy". Former prime minister Stephen Harper, whom Ford supported in his re-election bid last year, said he was a "fighter throughout life." |
More on Rob Ford | More on Rob Ford |
Profile: Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford - Ford remained popular despite his problems with drugs and alcohol | Profile: Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford - Ford remained popular despite his problems with drugs and alcohol |
Toronto ex-mayor: Everyone makes mistakes - His "human" qualities endeared him to voters | Toronto ex-mayor: Everyone makes mistakes - His "human" qualities endeared him to voters |
Why Rob Ford was a typical Canadian - The bawdy politician did not fit the world's often unrealistic image of Canada | Why Rob Ford was a typical Canadian - The bawdy politician did not fit the world's often unrealistic image of Canada |
His image contrasted sharply with Canada's usual calm, buttoned-up politics. | His image contrasted sharply with Canada's usual calm, buttoned-up politics. |
While serving as Toronto mayor, Mr Ford was videotaped and photographed intoxicated in public areas. | While serving as Toronto mayor, Mr Ford was videotaped and photographed intoxicated in public areas. |
"Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine," Mr Ford told reporters. "But... do I? Am I addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago." | "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine," Mr Ford told reporters. "But... do I? Am I addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago." |
Despite the crack-smoking scandal, his popularity remained high with fans lining up to take photo with him. | Despite the crack-smoking scandal, his popularity remained high with fans lining up to take photo with him. |
He was especially popular among people living in Toronto's suburbs who felt left behind by liberal Toronto and liked his populist message. | He was especially popular among people living in Toronto's suburbs who felt left behind by liberal Toronto and liked his populist message. |
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