John Prescott death: Former British deputy prime minister dies aged 86
Briefly

"We are deeply saddened to inform you that our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Prescott, passed away peacefully yesterday at the age of 86. He did so surrounded by the love of his family and the jazz music of Marian Montgomery."
"John spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment, doing so from his time as a waiter on the cruise liners to becoming Britain's longest-serving deputy prime minister."
"His years serving the people of Hull was his greatest honour," said Prescott’s family, reflecting on his deep commitment to public service.
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