Former Irish Premier John Bruton has died at the aged of 76 following a long illness, his family has confirmed.
Bruton was taoiseach from 1994 until 1997, and the leader of the Fine Gael party from 1990 to 2001.
He died in a Dublin hospital on Tuesday, surrounded by his family.
A statement from the Bruton family, released by Fine Gael on, said: “It is with deep sadness we wish to announce the death of former taoiseach John Bruton.
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“He died peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin, surrounded by his loving family, early this morning following a long illness.
“He was a good husband, a good father and a true patriot.
“We will miss him greatly.
“John is survived by his wife, Finola, son Matthew and daughters Juliana, Emily and Mary-Elizabeth, grandchildren, sons-in-law, his brother, Richard, and sister, Mary, nieces, nephews, many cousins and extended family.”said Fine.(dpa/NAN)
