Previous Toronto Mayor Rob Ford leaving a press conference prior to a meeting at Ottawa City Hall in February 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has died.
Ford, 46, who had a rare form of cancer, spent a few days in palliative care at Toronto's Mount Sinai hospital as his condition worsened.
In a statement released Tuesday morning, his family said he had died.
"With heavy hearts and profound sadness, the Ford family announces the passing of their beloved son, brother, husband, and father, Rob Ford," the statement says. "A dedicated man of the people, Councillor Ford spent his life serving the citizens of Toronto."
The family said it will not be taking questions from the media but details on a memorial service will follow.
Ford was diagnosed with pleomorphic liposarcoma, a rare type of cancer, in September 2014. Last year, doctors discovered tumors on his bladder.
Ford was mayor of Toronto from 2010-2014. At the time of his death, he was serving as a councillor for Ward 2, Etobicoke North.
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