Renata Ford, wife of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford and sister-in-law of Premier Doug Ford, has died.
The Prime Minister confirmed the news in a short statement on Monday.
He says the entire family is hurting for Renata Ford’s children and that they are asking for privacy.
Renata Ford ran as the Toronto candidate for the People’s Party of Canada in the 2019 federal election, finishing in fourth place.
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The run came amid her lawsuit against the Prime Minister alleging he misappropriated his brother Rob’s estate after his death in 2016.
Renata Ford accused Doug Ford of causing financial harm to her and her two children, a claim the Prime Minister has denied.
“My heart breaks for Stephanie and Dougie. They have been through so much at such young ages and the loss of their mother is incredibly painful,” the prime minister said in the statement.
“Our whole family is hurting for them. We ask that people respect their privacy during this very difficult time.”
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