Former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Dies

Former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, a flamboyant and charismatic leader called the "embodiment of the dream of a just society," died today. He was 80.

Canada's national television networks interrupted regularly scheduled programming Thursday evening to begin special live broadcasts about Trudeau as tributes began to pour in for the international statesman.







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