Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday night that Renata Ford, wife of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford and sister-in-law of the premier, has died at age 55. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Family Statement
In a statement released Monday evening, Premier Doug Ford expressed his grief. “My heart breaks for Stephanie and Dougie,” the premier said, referring to Renata Ford’s two children. “They’ve been through so much at such young ages, and losing their mom is incredibly painful. Our whole family is hurting for them. We ask that people respect their privacy during this very difficult time.”
Background
Renata Ford was the wife of Rob Ford, who served as Toronto’s mayor from 2010 to 2014 and died in 2016 after a battle with cancer. She was also the sister-in-law of Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Renata leaves behind her two children, Stephanie and Douglas.
No further details about her death have been released, and the family has requested privacy as they mourn.
