Renata Ford, the widow of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford, has died. Her death was confirmed by Rob's brother, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, in a statement to reporters on Monday night.
Family and Condolences
Renata is survived by her son Doug and her daughter Stephanie, who serves as an Ontario Progressive Conservative Party executive vice-president. Premier Doug Ford expressed his grief in a statement: 'My heart breaks for Stephanie and Dougie. They've been through so much at such young ages and losing their mom is incredibly painful. Our whole family is hurting for them.' He added, 'We ask that people respect their privacy during this very difficult time.'
Background
Renata Ford was married to Rob Ford, who served as Toronto's mayor from 2010 to 2014 and died in 2016 after a battle with cancer. She was a private figure but occasionally appeared alongside her husband during his political career. Further details about her passing have not been released.
