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08/01/2014
Former NIO Minister Paul Goggins Dies
Paul Goggins has died at the age of 60, his constituency has confirmed.
Mr Goggins collapsed just over a week ago; he is believed to have been with his son when he fell ill.
The former Northern Ireland and Home Office Minister has been involved in Parliament since 1997.
In a statement released by Mr Goggins' family, they said: "Last night Paul Goggins, our dear dad and husband, died in hospital in Salford with us by his side. We are completely heartbroken.
"He had been very ill since collapsing last week. The way in which he has been cared for at Salford Royal has been such a comfort to us and we can't thank the staff enough for this.
"We have been overwhelmed by the support and good wishes we have received from so many people – a real sign of love and a reflection of the sort of person Paul/Dad was.
"We would also like to thank the media for continuing to respect our privacy at such a difficult time."
After entering Parliament, Mr Goggins worked as parliamentary private secretary to the then-Education Secretary David Blunkett, moving with Mr Blunkett when he was promoted to home secretary. In 2003, he became a Home Office minister, moving to the Northern Ireland Office in 2006.
(JP)
Mr Goggins collapsed just over a week ago; he is believed to have been with his son when he fell ill.
The former Northern Ireland and Home Office Minister has been involved in Parliament since 1997.
In a statement released by Mr Goggins' family, they said: "Last night Paul Goggins, our dear dad and husband, died in hospital in Salford with us by his side. We are completely heartbroken.
"He had been very ill since collapsing last week. The way in which he has been cared for at Salford Royal has been such a comfort to us and we can't thank the staff enough for this.
"We have been overwhelmed by the support and good wishes we have received from so many people – a real sign of love and a reflection of the sort of person Paul/Dad was.
"We would also like to thank the media for continuing to respect our privacy at such a difficult time."
After entering Parliament, Mr Goggins worked as parliamentary private secretary to the then-Education Secretary David Blunkett, moving with Mr Blunkett when he was promoted to home secretary. In 2003, he became a Home Office minister, moving to the Northern Ireland Office in 2006.
(JP)
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