A 'devastated' Tony Blair has paid tribute to John Prescott after he died aged 86.
A "devastated" Tony Blair has paid tribute to John Prescott after he died aged 86. Lord Prescott died "peacefully" and surrounded by relatives at his care home on Wednesday, following a battle with Alzheimer's.He spent his life "trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment", his family said in a statement.
"The truth is for all the difficulties and the differences and the jokes about us both and our 'odd couple relationship', we had developed a genuine admiration, respect and affection for each other," he said. "Underneath what could be a fierce exterior, and a manner some undoubtedly found intimidating, beat a loving, kind and compassionate human heart. John was as good a friend as you could ever hope to have, with a deep sensitivity, even vulnerability.
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