Former Scotland First Minister and current Alba Party leader Alex Salmond passed away at 69.
Salmond held the position of First Minister from 2007 to 2014 and was at the helm of the Scottish National Party (SNP) twice, first from 1990 to 2000 and then from 2004 to 2014.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar described Salmond as “a central figure in politics for over three decades.” In a heartfelt statement, Sarwar expressed, “The sad news of Alex Salmond’s passing today will come as a shock to all who knew him in Scotland, across the UK, and beyond.”
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar extended condolences to Salmond’s family and friends during this difficult time, stating, “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time, and on behalf of Scottish Labour, I offer our sincere condolences to all who will be mourning his loss.”
He emphasized Salmond’s significant impact on politics, saying, “Alex was a central figure in politics for over three decades, and his contribution to the Scottish political landscape cannot be overstated.”
Alex Salmond’s Cause Of Death
Salmond passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 69. Earlier that day, he had delivered a speech in North Macedonia before collapsing shortly afterward.
The specific cause of his death has not been revealed. The political landscape of Scotland mourns the loss of a prominent figure whose contributions will not be forgotten.
Sad news.
— Aisha Ali-Khan (@aak1880) October 12, 2024
RIP Alex Salmond.
Always loved this photo of him from during the 2015 campaign! pic.twitter.com/YEcoAC01Y6
Alex Salmond Wife
Alex Salmond married Moira McGlashan in 1981. Moira, a senior civil servant who was 17 years older than him, became Salmond’s superior when he joined the Scottish Office in the 1970s. The couple chose to keep their private life shielded from the public eye, opting for a life away from the spotlight.
They resided in a converted mill located in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, and did not have any children. Their close-knit partnership and commitment to privacy were hallmarks of their relationship throughout the years.
I disagreed with Alex Salmond on most things, but liked him.
— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) October 12, 2024
What’s now clear is that Nicola Sturgeon’s Judas-like betrayal ended his dream of Scottish independence.
Salmond turned the SNP into a
force – that’s his legacy.
His protege Sturgeon then destroyed it.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/A2JadFrsZn
Former leader of the SNP Alex Salmond died in Macedonia within the last hour, he gave a speech there this morning and posted on Twitter only 3 hours ago.
— BladeoftheSun (@BladeoftheS) October 12, 2024
As reported by the Daily Record. pic.twitter.com/PiDg2Ptpvk
A real shock to hear Alex Salmond has died. I have such vivid memories of him absolutely in his element chatting with voters – I snapped this one during the Glasgow East by election in 2008. pic.twitter.com/gEaSk3RogG
— Alison Thewliss (@alisonthewliss) October 12, 2024
