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Former deputy first minister dies following complications after surgery

Jim Wallace, Scotland’s first-ever deputy first minister, has died following complications from surgery, his family announced — Jim Wallace, Scotland’s first-ever deputy first minister, has died following complications from surgery, his family announced (PA)

Jim Wallace, Scotland's first-ever deputy first minister, has died at the age of 71 following complications from scheduled surgery.
He passed away on Thursday at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh due to unforeseen issues during a major operation.
His wife, Rosie Wallace, expressed the family's shock, noting his continued active involvement in politics and community life.
Wallace had a distinguished career, serving 18 years as a Liberal MP for Orkney and Shetland, leading the Scottish Liberal Democrats, and becoming an MSP.
He also held roles as a life peer in the House of Lords, advocate general for Scotland, and moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Scotland’s first-ever deputy first minister Jim Wallace dies aged 71 — In full