Jack Layton

Politician

Birthday July 18, 1950

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Montreal, Canada

DEATH DATE Aug 22, 2011 (61)

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About

New Democratic politician who rose to fame as his party's leader from 2003 to 2011 and led it to unprecedented popularity within Canada.

Before Fame

He received a Masters in political science from York University.

Trivia

His life is portrayed in the television movie Jack, which aired on CBC Television in 2013.

Family Life

He was married to his second wife, Olivia Chow, from 1988 until his death.

Associated With

He was the Leader of the Opposition while Stephen Harper was the Prime Minister of Canada.