Former Toronto city councillor, Ontario MPP Giorgio Mammoliti dead
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Former Toronto city councillor and provincial MPP Giorgio Mammoliti has died, his family says.
Mammoliti's son, Christopher, said in a message to CBC News that his father passed away in hospital Wednesday while surrounded by family.
"We are obviously devastated and are left with a tremendous void," he said. "Dad loved his family, his community and our beautiful city.
"We respectfully ask for privacy at this time but will be sure to share the viewing information as it becomes available."
No cause of death was immediately available.
In a social media post, Coun. Mike Colle called Mammoliti's passing "tragic," and said he had been "fighting for his life" at Sunnybrook hospital.
"Condolences to his family and friends and may Giorgio’s memory be an eternal blessing," Colle said.
Two other city councillors, James Pasternak and Anthony Perruzza, also expressed sadness in social media posts about his death.
Pasternak said he served with Mammoliti for eight years on city council.
"He was very dedicated to public service and always treated me with the utmost respect. I enjoyed his humour, energy, and passion to speak his mind. He was extremely dedicated to his constituents and loved the City of Toronto," Pasternak said in a post on X.
Perruzza said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers are with his family, adding: "Rest in peace my friend."
Mammoliti broke into politics with the provincial NDP, becoming a Toronto MPP at the age of 28.
He later became the city councillor in what was Ward 7, York West, in 2006, and won re-election in 2010 and 2014.
At city hall, Mammoliti was an outspoken and often controversial city councillor.
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