Obituary of Jack Layton

Jack Layton

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

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Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Layton, John
Common Name: Jack Layton
Birth Name: John Gilbert Layton
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Birth Date: July 18, 1950
Age: 61 (at death)
Category/Genre: Politician

Nationality: Canadian
Spouse/Partner:
- Sally Halford (married 1969-divorced 1983)
- Olivia Chow (n. 1988-his death)
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Mother:
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Children:
- Sarah Layton (daughter)
- Mike Layton (son)

Death Notice:

Date: August 22, 2011
Place: Toronto, ON, Canada
Cause of Death: 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"

Is he dead or alive? According to our unconfirmed records, Mr. Layton has passed away.

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Last Updated: 2021-03-28 08:33:06
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