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Toronto says goodbye former mayor Rob Ford Toronto says goodbye to former mayor Rob Ford
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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."
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Toronto ex-mayor: Everyone makes mistakes - His "human" qualities endeared him to votersToronto 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 CanadaWhy 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.