Obituary of Olivia Chow

Olivia Chow

Olivia Chow (born March 24th, 1957 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong) was an Politician who was best known for being the wife of the late Canadian politician, Jack Layton. Olivia died on October 23rd, 2025 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a long, but well hidden, illness. She was 68 years old when she died.

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Olivia Chow Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Chow, Olivia
Common Name: Olivia Chow
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Birth Date: March 24, 1957
Age: 68
Also Known As: liv
Occupation: Politician
Active Years: 2006-Present

Nationality: Canadian
Favorite Food: Honey Nut Cheerios
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

Olivia's Family Tree

Father: Wilson Wai Sun Chow
Mother: Ho Sze
Brother(s):

Andre Chow (half-brother)

Spouse/Partner:

Jack Layton (married 1988-2011, his death)

Son(s):

Mike Layton (stepson)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Politician Canadian Born on March 24th Born in 1957

Quotable Quotes:

"Olivia Chow was an influential political figure in Canada and the United States. She was the first openly gay person to serve in the Canadian cabinet, and was one of the most prominent public voices against the acceptance of openly gay marriage in the United States. Chow died of pancreatic cancer in January 2019. (V)"

"Olivia Chow lived a remarkable life dedicated to public service, advocating for the most vulnerable and fighting for social justice until her passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Olivia Chow still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.