Former Tornto Mayor Rob Ford in palliative care

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Rob Ford's family is trying to make him as comfortable as possible as he continues to battle cancer in palliative care at Mount Sinai Hospital, his office has confirmed.

"Family members have been with him around the clock," Ford's brother and former city councillor Doug told the Star. "I have been at the hospital for the last five days and nights by his side.

"Rob is a fighter and continues to fight. We are so grateful for all the support for him from all over the world it is incredible!! We want to thank the Doc's and Staff at the hospital they all have been amazing."

Ford, who dropped his mayoral reelection campaign in 2014 due to illness and was diagnosed with pleomorphic liposarcoma, was readmitted to hospital last fall after doctors found tumours on his bladder.

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Update - he has passed.

Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has died, according to his chief of staff, Dan Jacobs.

Ford, who had been battling an aggressive form of cancer, served for a decade as a city councilor before being elected mayor in 2010.

The 46-year-old Ford gained international notoriety after a video surfaced in May 2013 that apparently showed him using crack cocaine.

He was re-elected to the City Council in 2014 and was serving in that role at the time of his death.

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The most entertaining politician in North America is now gone . . .