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The Globe and MailNews report · Jul 7, 3:56 AM
Renata Ford, wife of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, dies
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Renata Ford’s brother-in-law, confirmed the news Monday in a brief statement
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Renata Ford, wife of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, dies
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Renata Ford’s brother-in-law, confirmed the news Monday in a brief statement
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What happened Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Renata Ford’s brother-in-law, confirmed the news Monday in a brief statement.
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Global News (Canada)News report · Jul 7, 2:26 AM
Renata Ford, wife of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, dies
"My heart breaks for Stephanie and Dougie. They’ve been through so much at such young ages, and losing their mom is incredibly painful," the premier said in the statement.
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