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Alex Salmond has died

(40 Posts)
OldFrill Sat 12-Oct-24 19:12:55

MissInterpreted

Seems rather apt that in his final speech, he said: "Scotland is a country, not a county".

A final full on swipe at John Sweeney.

Parsley3 Sat 12-Oct-24 19:10:21

RIP Alex Salmond.

TerriBull Sat 12-Oct-24 18:50:44

Oh dear, I think he just collapsed, some underlying, undetected health condition. What a shame! no great age these days, 69 I think.

RIP

MissInterpreted Sat 12-Oct-24 18:48:45

Seems rather apt that in his final speech, he said: "Scotland is a country, not a county".

OldFrill Sat 12-Oct-24 18:46:13

Interesting obituary for an interesting character.
www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd13102l9g5o

Anniebach Sat 12-Oct-24 18:39:12

RIP

Aveline Sat 12-Oct-24 18:25:45

Certainly a big shock. I wonder why he was making a speech in North Macedonia of all places. Irrelevant I know. His poor wife will be so shocked.

eggplant Sat 12-Oct-24 18:24:17

Its a funnny feeling when people die and you think " That's no age" and realise it is.

Sorry for his friends and family.

Oreo Sat 12-Oct-24 18:20:31

I’m not sad, just being honest here.
Am sure he had a lot of fans in Scotland tho.

Casdon Sat 12-Oct-24 18:18:57

That is a shock. RIP.

Wheniwasyourage Sat 12-Oct-24 18:12:36

Yes, sad news

GrannyGravy13 Sat 12-Oct-24 18:10:11

RIP 💐

Redrobin51 Sat 12-Oct-24 18:08:32

I liked him and am sad to hear about his death

Mamardoit Sat 12-Oct-24 18:04:09

That is sad only 69. I don't know much about Scottish politics but he seemed a reasonable man. Obviously wanting the best for Scotland without coming across as anti English.

MissInterpreted Sat 12-Oct-24 17:43:54

Sad news. Whatever you think of his politics, he played an important role here in Scotland:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rd8z70pn8o