Jack Layton, Canada's legendary progressive and the current head of the opposition New Democrat Party, has died of prostate cancer at the age of 61.
An ardent friend of the LGBT community, Layton was a vigorous supporter of HIV/AIDS activism in the early years of the pandemic.
In 2005, Layton was credited by many for the success of Canada's national same-sex marriage bill when he was the only party leader to whip for supporting votes.
Layton leaves a wife and two children. Our condolences to Layton Family.
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