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05/06/2015
Charles Kennedy Suffered 'Major Haemorrhage'
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy died of a "major haemorrhage" linked to alcoholism, his family have said.
Mr Kennedy, 55, was found dead at his home in Fort William on Monday.
Following a post-mortem, his family issued a statement this afternoon saying his death was "a consequence of his battle with alcoholism."
It said: "The report makes clear this was a consequence of his battle with alcoholism.
"We are grateful to the many friends and also medical experts who sought to help down the years but ultimately this was an illness Charles could not conquer despite all the efforts he and others made.
"The pain we feel has been at least eased somewhat by the reaction of so many people across Scotland, the UK and beyond, and by the affection expressed by politicians across the spectrum.
"It has become all too apparent to us how much Charles meant to so many people and how many lives he touched."
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, 55, was found dead at his home in Fort William on Monday.
Following a post-mortem, his family issued a statement this afternoon saying his death was "a consequence of his battle with alcoholism."
It said: "The report makes clear this was a consequence of his battle with alcoholism.
"We are grateful to the many friends and also medical experts who sought to help down the years but ultimately this was an illness Charles could not conquer despite all the efforts he and others made.
"The pain we feel has been at least eased somewhat by the reaction of so many people across Scotland, the UK and beyond, and by the affection expressed by politicians across the spectrum.
"It has become all too apparent to us how much Charles meant to so many people and how many lives he touched."
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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