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Paddy Ashdown has died

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Childrenofthesun · 22/12/2018 20:20

Always admired him as a politician. Sad

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46662546

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pfwow · 22/12/2018 20:21

RIP.
He was only 77.

Tortycat · 22/12/2018 20:23

Really sad to hear that. i liked him and respected his opinion

incogKNEEto · 22/12/2018 20:31

How sad, RIP. I also admired him as a politician, one of the last good ones in my opinion.

MeetOnTheSIedge · 22/12/2018 20:32

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64ChewsBrains · 22/12/2018 20:34

Oh that’s sad. RIP.

MeetOnTheSIedge · 22/12/2018 20:34

So sorry, wrong thread, have reported.

I am sad to hear this, admired him greatly.

missyB1 · 22/12/2018 20:36

Oh no that is sad Sad I had a lot of respect for him.

allthegoodusernameshavegone · 22/12/2018 20:41

Very sad to hear.

Haffdonga · 22/12/2018 20:45
Sad
ajandjjmum · 22/12/2018 20:47

Don't know why, always seems extra sad when someone passes at this time of the year.

RIP.

Gina2012 · 22/12/2018 20:52

Very sad

64ChewsBrains · 22/12/2018 21:28

Yeah, it would be awfully sad at any time of course; but the nearness to Christmas must add a layer of extra complexity to a time of year when there is already a lot of pressure on people to be joyful etc., which can be challenging enough without the anniversary of a bereavement coming round again each season.

Was thinking about this earlier as I read a different news story involving someone dying.

Supportive thoughts to anyone struggling Brew

agenuinestubbs · 22/12/2018 21:36

Oh that is sad. He came to speak at my university once and he was great, obviously a very clever guy. I also thought that he was very good looking Blush

PerkingFaintly · 22/12/2018 21:44

So sad to see this. I admired him for working to help the stability of the former Yugoslavia countries. Not a self-glorifying or UK-vote-winning topic, but he took it seriously.

MutantDisco · 22/12/2018 21:49

Oh gosh, RIP Paddy. Thank god you didn't have to see Brexit Thanks

SassitudeandSparkle · 22/12/2018 21:50

What a shame, he was one of the good politicians IMO Sad

BikiniYellow · 22/12/2018 21:52

Xmas Sad I will forever remember him and the "Eat my hat" comment.

ChesterGreySideboard · 22/12/2018 21:52

Very sad.
I met him several times as he lived near my parents and drank in the local. Genuinely nice guy.

hugoagogo · 22/12/2018 21:59
Sad
BubonicBudgie · 23/12/2018 00:34

I've only just heard this, but I've always respected him
RIP Flowers

Badbadbunny · 23/12/2018 12:13

How we need people like him now to replace the current wastes of space at the top of all 3 major parties!

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