Who was Olivia Chow husband?

Jack Laytonm. 1988–2011
Olivia Chow/Husband

How old is Olivia Chow?

64 years (March 24, 1957)
Olivia Chow/Age

When was Olivia Chow born?

March 24, 1957 (age 64 years)
Olivia Chow/Date of birth

How old was Jack Layton when he died?

61 years (1950–2011)
Jack Layton/Age at death
He was hoping to return as leader of the NDP upon the resumption of the House of Commons on September 19, 2011. Layton recommended that NDP caucus chair Nycole Turmel serve as interim leader during his leave of absence. Layton died at 4:45 am ET on Monday, August 22, 2011, at his home in Toronto. He was 61 years old.

Who replaced Jack Layton?

Shortly before he died, Layton had nominated Nycole Turmel as interim leader of the NDP and, consequently, of the Official Opposition. Tom Mulcair won the NDP leadership contest to replace Layton.

Who is Jack Layton’s wife Annie Chow?

Chow is the widow of former NDP and Opposition Leader Jack Layton; they were married from 1988 until his death from cancer in 2011. She was a candidate in the 2014 Toronto mayoral election, where she placed third behind winner John Tory and runner-up Doug Ford .

Who is Chow in the movie Jack?

Chow is portrayed by Sook-Yin Lee in the 2013 CBC Television film Jack. Lee won a Canadian Screen Award for her performance. Chow first became active in politics working with local NDP MP Dan Heap. With his support, she ran for school board trustee, and won in 1985.

Where is the statue of Jackie Chow in Toronto?

The statue is located in Harbour Square Park at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Chow is portrayed by Sook-Yin Lee in the 2013 CBC Television film Jack. Lee won a Canadian Screen Award for her performance.

What was the cause of death of Tom Layton?

Layton died on August 22, 2011, after being diagnosed with cancer. He was survived by his wife of 23 years, fellow Toronto MP Olivia Chow. Details of the type and spread of the cancer, and the exact cause of death, were not released to the public.