UK PM Andy Burnham's father Roy dies aged 85 after Alzheimer's battle
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Roy Burnham, the father of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has died at the age of 85 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. The illness meant he was unaware that his son had become prime minister two months ago. Burnham has cancelled all engagements for Monday and Tuesday, including a planned meeting with business leaders. The PM had previously said his father would have been proud, calling the achievement a “family achievement”.
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The National (Scotland) (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham's father dies as PM cancels engagements. Andy Burnham has cancelled all engagements on Monday and Tuesday following the death of his father
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The Mirror (outlet profile)
BREAKING: Andy Burnham's father dies less than two months after son becomes Prime Minister. This is a Breaking News story. Please click back for further updates
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham’s father, who had Alzheimer’s, dies. Roy Burnham was living with Alzheimer’s in a care home
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham's father Roy, 86, dies after living with Alzheimer’s disease. Andy Burnham has spoken about his father’s illness which meant that he did not know his son had become Prime Minister
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GB News (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham's father dies after lengthy dementia battle as PM cancels engagements. No10 has confirmed Andy Burnham will cancel his engagements today and tomorrow following the death of his father, Roy. The Prime Minist…
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham cancels engagements following death of his father
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham cancels engagements following death of his father. Mr Burnham has spoken about his father’s illness which meant that he did not know his son had become Prime Minister.
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
Symptoms and causes of Alzheimer's Disease after death of Roy Burnham. Alzheimer’s makes up between 60% and 80% of dementia cases
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Prime minister Andy Burnham’s father Roy has died, No 10 confirms
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham's dad Roy dies after Alzheimer's left him unaware his son had become PM. Shortly before becoming PM, Mr Burnham spoke of a 'sadness' that his father would not be aware his son was taking on the top job due…
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RTÉ News (outlet profile)
UK PM Andy Burnham cancels events after death of father. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled engagements today and tomorrow following the death of his father Roy, who was suffering from Alzheimer's.
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La Repubblica (outlet profile)
Morto il padre di Burnham: malato di Alzheimer non sapeva che suo figlio è diventato premier britannico. Roy, 85 anni, aveva iniziato Andy alla politica sin da bambino. Ma per colpa della malattia non si era reso conto…
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Sky News (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham's dad, who suffered from Alzheimer's, has died. Andy Burnham's father, whose Alzheimer's meant he did not know his son was prime minister, has died.
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Corriere della Sera (outlet profile)
Morto il padre di Andy Burnham, non sapeva che il figlio fosse diventato il premier britannico. Roy Burnham è morto a 85 anni, era malato di Alzheimer. Il premier: «Sarebbe stato orgoglioso, è un risultato che appartien…
Factual core
- Andy Burnham's father has died.
- Roy Burnham suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
- Andy Burnham's father's Alzheimer's meant he did not know his son was prime minister.