David Cameron's father dies of stroke.....

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LilyBolero - I find I always have the "if only" regret when someone I love passes away. You can never tell someone you loved them enough or have enough time for them. It's the way of the world sadly.

It's very sad - I hope that he and his wife had had some peaceful holiday time together before he had his stroke.

TheDailyWail - I know, there is always an element of that. I am glad that he won't have to wish his dad lived long enough to see him fulfil his career ambitions, and was able to be proud of his son being PM.

Well, I'm no fan of David Cameron, but I was pleased that his daughter was born safely and I think today has brought very sad news.

What a time DC has had over the last few months. I think both he and his wife must be experiencing intolerable stress, and I wish them well, regardless of my own political views.

TBH, in his shoes, I would be grateful that Dad died rather than linger. My MIL, cunt though she was had a horrible eight years after her stroke, incontinence and pressure sores don't make a happy combination.

Horrible to lose a parent at any age, not keen on dave c politics but he seems a nice enough bloke + has been through a lot losing his son as well. At least the pm must know his dad was proud of his son's achievements in life + they were close.

This is sad - what a challenging year for the PM! However I am so glad that his father lived to see him become PM (and that he will not be around to suffer when the media try to destroy him?). There is a phenomenon that I have experienced that a baby being born seems to balance a death in old age - as though nature is clearly behind it all. But the personal grieving for the person remains of course - I in no way mean to belittle that!