In Pictures: Charles Kennedy

Updated / Tuesday, 2 Jun 2015 11:43
Charles Kennedy, pictured in 1987, served as an MP for 32 years
Charles Kennedy, pictured in 1987, served as an MP for 32 years
Mr Kennedy became the youngest MP of the time, winning a seat for the Social Democratic Party in 1983
Mr Kennedy became the youngest MP of the time, winning a seat for the Social Democratic Party in 1983
Mr Kennedy was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats in 1999
Mr Kennedy was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats in 1999
He took over as leader from Paddy Ashdown (right) after he retired in 1999. Also pictured John Cleese
He took over as leader from Paddy Ashdown (right) after he retired in 1999. Also pictured John Cleese
He married Sarah Gurling in 2002
He married Sarah Gurling in 2002
The couple welcomed their son, Donald James Kennedy, in 2005
The couple welcomed their son, Donald James Kennedy, in 2005
In the 2005 general election, he took the party to what was then one of its best general election results, winning 62 seats
In the 2005 general election, he took the party to what was then one of its best general election results, winning 62 seats
Mr Kennedy resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrat Party in 2006, after admitting he had a drink problem
Mr Kennedy resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrat Party in 2006, after admitting he had a drink problem
He passed away on 2 June 2015, aged 55
He passed away on 2 June 2015, aged 55

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