Obituary of Jack Layton

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Jack Layton

John Layton (born July 18th, 1950 in Montreal, Quebec) was an Politician who was best known as the the Leader of the Opposition and leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada from 2003 to 2011 and then the leader of the Official Opposition in 2011. Jack died on Aug. 22nd, 2011 and his death was due to cancer (possibly prostate cancer).

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Jack Layton Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Layton, John
    • Common Name: Jack Layton
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    • Birth Date: July 18, 1950
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Occupation: Politician
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
    • Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Gilbert Layton
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sally Halford (married 1969-divorced 1983)
      • Olivia Chow (married 1988-2011, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Mike Layton
    • Daughter(s):
      • Sarah Layton

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 22 2011 at age 61
  • Place: Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Cause of Death: Cancer

Category Tags:

PoliticianCanadian Born on July 18th Born in 1950 Born in Quebec Died in 2011 Died at age 61 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I guess if I had to pick a spiritual figurehead to possess the deed to the entirety of Earth, I'd go with Buddha, but only because he wouldn't want it. Sarah Vowell, Unfamiliar Fishes"

"Show me the money!"

"In finance, everything that is agreeable is unsound and everything that is sound is disagreeable."

"John Layton lived a remarkable life, always spreading love and kindness to those around him. His passing may have been a great loss, but his memory and impact on others will continue to live on. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-09 16:43:03
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