Rob Ford's death makes headlines around the world
From the New York Times to the BBC, here's what international media is saying
Media outlets around the world are reacting to thedeath of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, who died this morning after battlingcancer since 2014.
The news of his death is making world headlinesfrom the major news networks and gossip sites in theUnited States to media outlets in China.
- Rob Ford, former Toronto mayor, dead at 46
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Here's a look at what the international media are saying.
United States
Rob Ford, the controversial ex-mayor of Toronto, dead at 46 https://t.co/86DYxHoabl pic.twitter.com/6jiTYam1ZZ
—@nytimesIn the Los Angeles Times' obituary,Ford was deemed "an unwitting superstar."
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, whose career crashed in a drug-driven debacle, dies at age 46 after fighting cancer https://t.co/2O34qBG0QX
—@latimesFormer Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies after battle with cancer https://t.co/d9dfe76UAu
—@washingtonpost#Toronto ex-Mayor #RobFord dies, chief of staff Dan Jacobs says. He was 46. https://t.co/pMqc5w80O6 pic.twitter.com/wz46CCzfnP
—@cnnbrkSeveral U.S. celebrity news and gossip siteswrote tributes as well.
The outlets helped propelFord to international celebrity status when news of hisdrug and alcohol use in office first broke.
Rob Ford, former Toronto mayor with a reality TV persona, dies at 46 https://t.co/4RrQWC67jR pic.twitter.com/lyR5KZuXO4
—@THR
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford has died at the age of 46. https://t.co/XYyAj3NMek pic.twitter.com/1vFVIQTnJf
—@GawkerRob Ford, the controversial former Toronto mayor, has died at age 46 https://t.co/LVHy2qwKXJ pic.twitter.com/VEocflo0T0
—@RollingStoneEven late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel offered condolences. In 2014, Ford made a memorable appearance on ABC'sJimmy Kimmel Live, when the comedian ridiculed him and ended the interview suggesting he get personal help.
Condolences to the family and fans of @TorontoRobFord - an unforgettable guy who loved his job and city like few men I've met.
—@jimmykimmelEurope
Ford's death made headlines on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The news played just below coverage of the deadly attacks in Belgium.
Rob Ford, the former mayor of Toronto, dies aged 46 https://t.co/aHvqsx79u7 pic.twitter.com/kPlywqHH34
—@BBCBreakingRob Ford, former Toronto mayor, dies aged 46 https://t.co/H06g0oBFLd
—@guardianLancien maire de Toronto, Rob Ford, est mort https://t.co/FyTlzeJi0i
—@lemondefr#BREAKING: Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies after fighting cancer https://t.co/JnPORxGrNx pic.twitter.com/PYSxepnGWp
—@TelegraphAsia
The death even made its way into some Asian media outlets.
BREAKING: Former Toronto Mayor #RobFord dies at 46 after battling cancer since 2014, his family confirms pic.twitter.com/86B396ItJi
—@XHNewsBreaking: Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford dies after struggling with cancer https://t.co/QNJLu2riTf
—@WSJAsia
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