Waterloo Region reacts to Rob Ford's death
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—@RayGarneauWaterloo Region residents shared photos of themselves with former Toronto mayor Rob Ford online after news of his death broke on Tuesday morning.
Ford died at age 46 after a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his chief of staff, Dan Jacobs.
- OBITUARY: Rob Ford, former Toronto mayor, dead at 46
- Torontontians share their photos with the ever-approachable Rob Ford
Ford was known for posing for photos with Torontonians — and everyone else too — after he sprang to worldwide fame in May of 2013, when the Toronto Star and Gawker published stories that reported the existence of a video that showed Ford smoking crack cocaine.
Ford initially denied smoking crack, but later admitted it in a live news conference outside his office in November 2013.
He became a worldwide celebrity, a favourite topic of late night comedians, and even appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show.
Below, some condolences and photos from Waterloo region residents.
Rest Easy ......RIP Rob Ford <a href="https://t.co/nXlOFOcgaI">pic.twitter.com/nXlOFOcgaI</a>
—@BrandonrieckRIP Rob Ford <a href="https://t.co/xLW2mmZ5dM">pic.twitter.com/xLW2mmZ5dM</a>
—@CarterNiklausRob Ford genuinely loved his city. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPRobFord?src=hash">#RIPRobFord</a> Thoughts with his family. <a href="https://t.co/ZRkNPnmPfP">https://t.co/ZRkNPnmPfP</a>
—@DaveJaworskySaddened to learn of the passing of frmr Mayor <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoRobFord">@TorontoRobFord</a>. Sincere condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a>
—@berryonlineIt's startling to hear Rob Ford passed away at age 46. A classy statement on the topic by <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnTory">@JohnTory</a>: <a href="https://t.co/3UnfMYsoas">https://t.co/3UnfMYsoas</a>
—@Marsh_Ward10I still can't believe this happened. Drake, Rob Ford, and Toronto All Star 2016 <a href="https://t.co/punO2M0cLO">pic.twitter.com/punO2M0cLO</a>
—@IamHarshDaveRob Ford was a brilliant politician. He won this leftie's vote in 2010 and I'm sure I'm not the only leftie he charmed. RIP Rob Ford.
—@andrewljacob