The former Scottish first minister died suddenly aged 69 in North Macedonia on Saturday after collapsing in a crowded room during lunch.
Alex Salmond's cause of death has been confirmed as a heart attack following a post-mortem examination, the Alba Party has said. The politician, who was Scotland's first minister from 2007 until 2014, died suddenly in North Macedonia on Saturday. He was 69. Mr Salmond had given a speech at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Forum in the city of Ohrid before collapsing in a crowded room during lunch. The Scottish government is working with UK officials to bring his body home.
They added that 'Alex was a formidable politician, an amazing orator, an outstanding intellect and admired throughout the world' and he 'dedicated his adult life to the cause he believed in - independence for Scotland'. In a message issued by Buckingham Palace, the King said he and the Queen were 'greatly saddened' to hear of Mr Salmond's 'sudden death'. Mr Salmond was SNP leader from 1990 to 2000 and also had a second stint from 2004 to 2014.
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