Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner has passed away at the age of 91 at his residence in Toronto. He died on Friday night, the BBC quoted Marc Kealey, a former aide speaking on behalf of his relatives, as saying to the Montreal Gazette. He is survived by his wife Geills and four children. In a statement confirming his passing, the Department of Canadian Heritage on Saturday called Turner "an accomplished lawyer and politician, (who) was recognized for his personal integrity and commitment to democracy, reports CBC News Canada.

Former #Canadian PM #JohnTurner passed away at the age of 91 at his residence in #Toronto.

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"Through three decades of public service as a cabinet minister, Leader of the Opposition, and 17th Prime Minister of Canada, he was tirelessly devoted to upholding Canadian values and principles." The statement said funeral information would follow. Turner, who spent decades in federal politics as a cabinet minister and Liberal Party leader during some of the most turbulent moments, led Canada for 79 days in 1984 — the second-shortest time in office of any Prime Minister.