Rob Ford Former Toronto Mayor DEAD At 46

Former Toronto mayor, Rob Ford, the fun loving politician who was perhaps most famous for drug scandals while in office than his policies, has died. He was 46.

Ford reps said the former city official died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

Ford was diagnosed with pleomorphic liposarcoma in 2014 after a tumor was found in his abdomen. He underwent surgeries and multiple rounds of chemotherapy, but the cancer proved too strong.Ford — who served as mayor from 2010 to 2014 — was caught on video smoking crack on multiple occasions during his term. He admitted to using the drug though denied he was an addict. h/t tmz

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ford’s family and friends at this difficult time.