Rob Ford, Former Toronto Mayor And City Councillor, Dead At 46 The former Toronto mayor who became internationally famous died of cancer today. Rob Ford, once the most famous mayor in the world, has died of cancer. He was 46 years old. Ford’s family had gathered by his side in recent days as his health deteriorated and he was placed in palliative care. He underwent surgery for abdominal cancer a year ago, but was seeking treatment for new … Read entire article »