Alex Salmond has died

[JackJarvisEsq]

Aged 69. Not that old these days

Whatever your politics it’s definitely the end of an era

I didn't agree with his politics but I have a lot of respect for his passion and love of all things Scottish.

Condolences to his friends and family, 69 is no age at all nowadays.

As mentioned that will be particularly hard on his wife who is in her mid eighties.

I don't think they had any children.

Me too. I admired him. Scotland has punched above it's weight in UK politics in the past 15 years, and that was his doing.

Whether or not you agreed with his views, there's no denying he was a great politician. And a great force in Scottish politics in general.

He was 69, his wife 87, I'm sure she's surprised to have outlived him.

Probably right.
RIP, Sir.

Saw him speak just before the election, incredibly charismatic and friendly even though I didn’t see eye to eye with him politics wise, but sadly wasn’t looking very healthy at the time. Feel very sorry for his friends and family.

Did not agree with his politics at all but he was a truly great politician and something Scotland hasn’t seen since he left mainstream politics.

I didn't realise his wife was that much older than him. That will be so hard on her.

I was shocked when DH told me he was no age. I never agreed with his politics but he was a clever man & very skilled politician/orator.

I hope his loved ones are allowed the privacy to grieve him & he rests in peace.

Golly, he wasn't much older than me.

I'm sorry he's died. He had a lot of good policies.

Never voted SNP I believe in a United UK but sad to hear as he’s not that old.

I won’t mourn him but equally I’m not revelling in his death either. He was certainly a significant figure in Scottish politics. I was hoping he’d stir up more trouble for the SNP. Wonder what the mood is like Chez Sturgeon/Murrell this evening

I'm surprisingly emotional reading this. No other Scottish politician has anything like his level of talent or skill.

RIP Big Eck.

(I wonder if Nicola will be releasing any kind of statement)

I thought he was older than 69.

He totally transcended party politics. I was a young Scottish nationalist back in the day, then I grew away from the movement and ended up a no voter in the indy ref. I never lost my respect and affection for Alex Salmond, a truly passionate politician and a hugely gregarious personality.

Who will replace these titans? It's embarrassing watching the current crop pay their tributes, they couldn't rouse a nursery school never mind adult voters.

Some of my family met him over the years and he was full of warmth, patter, and yes, hugs. He's from a bygone era and perhaps it's good to see modern politicians by much more mindful of personal boundaries but I'm old enough to love a big squeeze from a kind and respectful stranger.

Good night Big Eck.

Ahh his poor wife. Bless her.

Such a shock. Not my politics but i admire the man that he was. He will be greatly missed.

'yon big laddie' my gran called him 😭

yes this i think. i am not a big fan but i respected him and 69 is no age at all. God bless him and his loved ones.

funny that he was acquitted then. fucks up that narrative.

@lonelywater

funny that he was acquitted then. fucks up that narrative.

Not funny.

I know some of his victims.

Oh go away 🙄