Oh!!! that's a shock!! then again through various sources I keep being shocked at who's passed over. Those that suffer the most after a passing are family and friends, blessings of eventual peace and acceptance to them all for their pain and loss xxxxx

 Sad and shocking news for his family and friends.

He was one of the few politicians I actually liked.

RIP Charles.

Former Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik told Sky News he had been concerned about Mr Kennedy following his defeat in May.

"I have to say that Charles Kennedy's heart was probably too big for this world. It was inevitable that this was going to happen."

RIP, Charlie

http://www.alastaircampbell.org/blog/

That's extremely sad.

May God rest his soul. RIP Charles Kennedy xx

"Paddy Ashdown is the only party leader who is a trained killer, Thatcher was self-taught!"

My favourite quote. 

What a shame. He didn't look well during his last appearances. Such a bright bloke but with a dark demon.

Awfully sad I always felt he was a really genuine guy . RIP 

RIP Charles  one of the few decent guys in politics 

I really admired the way he stood his ground in the face of all the Labour\Tory sabre-rattling regarding the invasion of Iraq

Rip.  

There's been some very kind words from across all parties today; obviously a well liked man.  RIP Mr Kennedy.

I was struck by this line in  Alistair's summing up -

''He spoke fluent human...''

I'm not Alistair Cambell's biggest fan but it is a beautifully written and very moving piece, in my opinion

he was in politics to help others & not himself

i thought he seemed a really decent honest bloke

shame that none of the latest lot have his direction & his morals, his passion & commitment

I agree Madame on AC, but it was it was a touching read