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Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Collapsed and Died at 69 After Speech in North Macedonia on October 12, 2024

Oct 12, 2024, 04:56 PM

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69 after collapsing while delivering a speech in North Macedonia. Reports indicate that he fell ill during the speech on the morning of October 12, 2024. Salmond, who served as First Minister from 2007 to 2014 and was a prominent figure in the Scottish independence movement, led the Scottish National Party (SNP) for a total of 20 years. His death has prompted tributes from various political figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who described him as a 'monumental figure' in Scottish and UK politics. Salmond's political career was marked by his efforts to secure Scottish independence, culminating in the 2014 referendum, although he did not achieve his ultimate goal of independence for Scotland. His passing is seen as a significant loss to the political landscape in Scotland and beyond.