Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott died peacefully at his home Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced. His family said he had ‘spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment’. The former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, they said.
‘As you can imagine, our family needs to process our grief so we respectfully request time and space to mourn in private. Thank you.’ Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 John Prescott as he is introduced to the House of Lords Lord Prescott ceased to be a member of the upper House in July this year after facing health difficulties. He had only spoken once in the chamber since suffering a stroke in 2019, official records show, and had not voted since February 2023.
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