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02/06/2015
Charles Kennedy Dies, Aged 55
Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat Party leader, has died at the age of 55.
Mr Kennedy died at his home in Fort William.
No cause of death has been given, but police have said it is not suspicious.
In a statement, his family said: "It is with great sadness, and an enormous sense of shock, that we announce the death of Charles Kennedy.
"We are obviously devastated at the loss. Charles was a fine man, a talented politician, and a loving father to his young son."
A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: "Police officers attended an address at Fort William on Monday, June 1 to reports of the sudden death of a 55-year-old man. Police were notified by ambulance service personnel. There are no suspicious circumstances."
Kennedy was the leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1999 to 2006.
Last month, he lost his seat in the UK General Election.
(JP)
Mr Kennedy died at his home in Fort William.
No cause of death has been given, but police have said it is not suspicious.
In a statement, his family said: "It is with great sadness, and an enormous sense of shock, that we announce the death of Charles Kennedy.
"We are obviously devastated at the loss. Charles was a fine man, a talented politician, and a loving father to his young son."
A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: "Police officers attended an address at Fort William on Monday, June 1 to reports of the sudden death of a 55-year-old man. Police were notified by ambulance service personnel. There are no suspicious circumstances."
Kennedy was the leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1999 to 2006.
Last month, he lost his seat in the UK General Election.
(JP)
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