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Remember Toronto Mayor Tom Ford?

Deb1010yetagain — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:43:38 GMT

He's not doing too well. His cancer isn't responding to chemo.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/rob-ford-condition-1.3498155

His personality was larger than life. I'm torn about how I feel about him. Part of me wants him to recover and the other part of me doesn't feel so charitable.

What do you think?

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Lila Belle — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:46:23 GMT

I hope he finds peace. I wish him no harm and a peaceful passing when and if his time comes.

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missy1 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:51:43 GMT

Rob Ford

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GCR18 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:52:34 GMT

Being a cancer survivor, I don't like to hear about people whose treatment isn't working. My BFF passed away two years ago when her treatment stopped working. I hope he (or anyone else) recovers.

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Deb1010yetagain — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:55:28 GMT

@missy1 wrote:
Rob Ford

Thanks, Missy! You're right, it was ROB Ford NOT Tom Ford. Sorry about that.

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MaggieMack — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:56:36 GMT

I always wish the best for people in cancer treatment, but you never know when their time is, only God knows that.

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Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 02:29:46 GMT

The only people I hope don't survive something like that would be vicious murderers and pedophiles.

He had an alcohol and crack problem and mostly hurt himself. I don't wish someone like that death or suffering.

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ritasNo1Fan — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 06:46:52 GMT

Terrible. Strange...I was just thinking about him just before I found these postings. Addiction is a horrible thing.

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Pearlee — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:49:09 GMT

He's been moved to palliative care because he hasn't responded to treatment. A shame - he's a fairly young man.

http://nypost.com/2016/03/21/rob-ford-moved-to-palliative-care-after-unsuccessful-cancer-treatment/

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missy1 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:18:13 GMT

RIP

http://www.cp24.com/former-mayor-rob-ford-dead-at-age-46-1.2827463

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Preds — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:48:38 GMT

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford -- who became world famous for his crack scandal while in office -- died Tuesday after a battle with cancer ... his reps confirm.

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.

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DoneTryin — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:23:28 GMT

RIP. Jimmy Kimmel used to have a lot of fun with Mr. Ford's antics, & had him on the show at least once that I know of.

BTW, wasn't his name Rob?

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Suhse — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:08:18 GMT

RIP and sympathy to his family.

He apparently struggled with his demons, as so many do. And as any of us or our family members could. No judgement.

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Deb1010yetagain — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:15:48 GMT

@DoneTryin wrote:
RIP. Jimmy Kimmel used to have a lot of fun with Mr. Ford's antics, & had him on the show at least once that I know of.

BTW, wasn't his name Rob?

Yes, see post #5

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Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:16:38 GMT

@Deb1010yetagain wrote:
He's not doing too well. His cancer isn't responding to chemo.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/rob-ford-condition-1.3498155

His personality was larger than life. I'm torn about how I feel about him. Part of me wants him to recover and the other part of me doesn't feel so charitable.

What do you think?

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I think that, in large part, he caused his own downfall.

But I still have compassion for his suffering, we don't know what all went so wrong in his life.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 18:07:24 GMT

I think he was mentally ill.

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Deb1010yetagain — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 18:57:55 GMT

@missy1 wrote:
RIP

http://www.cp24.com/former-mayor-rob-ford-dead-at-age-46-1.2827463

Thanks @missy1 for updating us. I am sad that he died.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:16:17 GMT

He still had a family who loved him and was with him until the very end. I find his crack scandal to be insignificant at this point.

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MaggieMack — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:43:11 GMT

I am certain the treatment he went through for his cancer was the biggest challenge of his life, bigger than the drugs, bigger than the politics. And I'm certain he gave his life much thought in the last months. May his soul be at peace and cradled lovingly in forgiving arms now. I am not one who will judge.

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esmerelda — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:24:54 GMT

Surprised and sad to learn he was only 46.