Paddy Ashdown has died

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Always admired him as a politician.

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

RIP.
He was only 77.

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

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

Oh that’s sad. RIP.

So sorry, wrong thread, have reported.

I am sad to hear this, admired him greatly.

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

Very sad to hear.

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

RIP.

Very sad

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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