July 18, 1950 — August 22, 2011
From The Globe and Mail: "Jack Layton lost his biggest battle early Monday morning, succumbing to cancer. He was 61.
A popular politician – nicknamed Smiling Jack, for his charm and enthusiasm with life and politics – Mr. Layton orchestrated his party going from third place to Official Opposition status in the May 2 election."
We can only hope to have another political leader like him.
Update: Mr. Layton wrote a letter to Canadians days before his death. Read it here.
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