Photo gallery: NDP leader Jack Layton loses battle with cancer
Jack Layton has lost his battle with cancer, dying Monday morning at his home, surrounded by those closest to him, his family said.
Layton had recently stepped down as federal NDP leader, but had expressed hope that he would return when Parliament resumed next month.
Photo: NDP leader Jack Layton serenades the media on the campaign plane, April 2, 2011. (Tobi Cohen/Postmedia News)
RIP to a great man and a true leader. He gave hope for Canada, and he will leave a legacy.
r.i.p.
Possibly the best picture ever. Rest in peace, Jack. You were one of my heroes.
Oh wait. The tears are coming back. ;_;
I wasn’t on tumblr to avoid TGP spoilers, but I was so depressed and I missed you so much.
I never got to vote for him :(
Jack Layton was obviously way better than Harpar! Fuck man, so sad to see him go. He actually cared.
Man, there have been way too many of these in such a short time. RIP, you did some amazing things
Heard the news this morning.. :( Rest in peace Jack Layton
Oh my gosh :( Rest in peace.
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