Waterloo Region reacts to Rob Ford's death
Waterloo Region residentsshared photos of themselves with former Toronto mayor Rob Ford online after news of his death brokeon Tuesday morning.
Ford died at age 46 after a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his chief of staff, Dan Jacobs.
- OBITUARY: Rob Ford, former Toronto mayor, dead at 46
- Torontontians share their photos with the ever-approachable Rob Ford
Ford was known for posing for photos with Torontonians and everyone else too after he sprang to worldwide fame in May of 2013, when the Toronto Star and Gawker published stories that reported the existence of a video that showed Ford smoking crack cocaine.
Ford initially denied smoking crack, but later admitted it in a live news conference outside his officein November 2013.
He became a worldwide celebrity,a favourite topic of late night comedians, andeven appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show.
Below, some condolences and photos from Waterloo region residents.
Rest Easy ......RIP Rob Ford pic.twitter.com/nXlOFOcgaI
—@Brandonrieck
RIP Rob Ford pic.twitter.com/xLW2mmZ5dM
—@CarterNiklaus
Rob Ford genuinely loved his city. #RIPRobFord Thoughts with his family. https://t.co/ZRkNPnmPfP
—@DaveJaworsky
Saddened to learn of the passing of frmr Mayor @TorontoRobFord. Sincere condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time. #RIP
—@berryonline
It's startling to hear Rob Ford passed away at age 46. A classy statement on the topic by @JohnTory: https://t.co/3UnfMYsoas
—@Marsh_Ward10
I still can't believe this happened. Drake, Rob Ford, and Toronto All Star 2016 pic.twitter.com/punO2M0cLO
—@IamHarshDave
Rob Ford was a brilliant politician. He won this leftie's vote in 2010 and I'm sure I'm not the only leftie he charmed. RIP Rob Ford.
—@andrewljacob