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Charles Kennedy RIP

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Has passed away aged 55 at his home. Clearly had his troubles and no details of the cause as yet but it would not be a surprise if the two aren't linked.

RIP
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  • brogib
    brogib Posts: 2,128
    RIP
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    RIP another lost soul looking for the answer where it didn't ever exist

  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,140
    Blimey, that's surprised me, and also how quickly and forgotten someone can become when not in the public eye
  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,897
    Shame. I'll never forget that appearance on QT just before the election. Poor guy. I think that, combined with losing his seat may have tipped him over the edge.

    RIP
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,741
    He was one of the guests when I went to see HIGNFY being filmed a few years ago. Seemed a nice guy and was quite funny.
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    His appearance on QT should never have happened, I feel for his family
  • LeaburnForEngland
    LeaburnForEngland Posts: 2,292
    RIP, sad news
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,968
    I went to an Edwina Currie book launch on a boat on the Thames a few years ago when I was working in the book trade.
    A few of the guests were politicians and Charles Kennedy was there. I spoke to a handful of them and he was, by an enormous distance, the friendliest, funniest and most down to earth of the lot.
    I know he had his 'issues', but I liked him.

    A real shame. RIP.
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,640
    A great politician of this age, bedevilled by demons
  • HantsAddick
    HantsAddick Posts: 2,423
    Yet more sad news. As others have said, he had his problems, but still too young to die. R.I.P.

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  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,260
    Seemed like a nice bloke.

    RIP
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,963
    RIP very sad
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    RIP

    The way Lempit Obik was talking on this morning about him and saying how concerned for him he was, wouldn't rule out there's a bit more to his death
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,676
    Seemed a decent man. RIP
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,337
    Always one of the wittiest MPs who took part on HIGNFY. Seemed to be one of the most genuine too - as affirmed by Lordromford. Sad loss. RIP.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    RIP, sad, leaves a 10 year old son.
  • CHG
    CHG Posts: 4,534
    RIP
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,488
    Huskaris said:

    Shame. I'll never forget that appearance on QT just before the election. Poor guy. I think that, combined with losing his seat may have tipped him over the edge.

    RIP

    No more to add really .. I never had much time for the man but 55 is far too young to die .. R I P
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    He was famously a great bloke, one of the few good eggs in politics, shame about his demons. Rip
  • northstandsteve
    northstandsteve Posts: 14,358
    RIP

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  • SheffieldRed
    SheffieldRed Posts: 3,772

    RIP
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,857
    A very talented and human politician. I understand he lost his father just a month ago, then his seat (held since he was 24) in the general election. What a terrible time for his family.

    It might sound strange to say it, but I really hope that it was something natural like a heart attack, rather than him taking his own life. Not conjecturing here, just thinking of his family.

    RIP.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,337
    Davo55 said:

    A very talented and human politician. I understand he lost his father just a month ago, then his seat (held since he was 24) in the general election. What a terrible time for his family.

    It might sound strange to say it, but I really hope that it was something natural like a heart attack, rather than him taking his own life. Not conjecturing here, just thinking of his family.

    RIP.

    No it doesn't sound strange, I get exactly where you are coming from.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,337
    Lincsaddick said:

    Huskaris said:

    Shame. I'll never forget that appearance on QT just before the election. Poor guy. I think that, combined with losing his seat may have tipped him over the edge.

    RIP

    No more to add really .. I never had much time for the man but 55 is far too young to die .. R I P
    I know we have our political differences Lincs, but I am genuinely puzzled by this. What wrongs has he done to make you indifferent to him?
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,968
    Very Sad RIP
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,716
    edited June 2015
    Different views to me mostly but came across as a decent, sincere man (for a politician) and 55 is way too early, especially leaving behind a young family.

    RIP
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,254
    Bloody hell. RIP.
  • Its_Hamer_Time
    Its_Hamer_Time Posts: 1,565
    Always came across as a decent guy, and even with his demons appeared to be doing a good job. Just before he confessed to being an alcoholic I actually voted Lib Dems as for once a leader of a party made me believe in what they were saying.

    RIP, very sad news and especially tough as he leaves a wife, and a 10 year old son behind.
  • Greenie
    Greenie Posts: 9,174
    One the good guys.
    RIP
  • C_A_F_C
    C_A_F_C Posts: 3,878
    Shocked by this. RIP

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