Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is dead at the age of 84, his daughter Caroline says in a social media post.
The country's 18th prime minister died peacefully and surrounded by family, she said in a post on X.
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— Caroline Mulroney (@C_Mulroney) February 29, 2024
On behalf of my mother and our family, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of my father, The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister. He died peacefully, surrounded by family.
Brian Mulroney loved Canada. I’m devastated to learn of his passing.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 29, 2024
He never stopped working for Canadians, and he always sought to make this country an even better place to call home. I’ll never forget the insights he shared with me over the years – he was generous, tireless,…
On behalf of all Canadians, our condolences go out to the family of the Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada. pic.twitter.com/fwax9nicSA
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) March 1, 2024
Brian Mulroney was Prime Minister through much of my childhood. Though our priorities are different, he conducted himself as a true statesman and represented our country with pride.
— David Eby (@Dave_Eby) February 29, 2024
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Mulroney's family said last summer he was improving daily after a heart procedure that followed treatment for prostate cancer in early 2023.
Mulroney died in a Florida hospital after a fall at his home in Palm Beach.
Mulroney, who headed the Progressive Conservative party, soared to the largest majority mandate in history when he was elected in 1984.
He entered the job with massive support, but he left with the lowest approval rating in the history of polling.
Mulroney lived in Montreal.
A state funeral will be held later this month for former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there will be opportunities for Canadians to express their condolences to Mulroney's family as well.
Mulroney's daughter, Caroline, said in a statement Thursday evening that her father died peacefully surrounded by his family.
Her spokesman later said Mulroney died in a Florida hospital after a fall at his home in Palm Beach.
The flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa is flying at half-mast in his honour.
MPs agreed Friday morning to suspend Parliament for the day, and offer tributes to Mulroney on March 18.
Mulroney was the leader of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1980s and was prime minister for nearly nine years between 1984 and 1993.
