Renata Ford, wife of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford has died, premier says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the news in a statement on Monday night

People's Party of Canada candidate Renata Ford's stands in her campaign office in Etobicoke, Ontario on Wednesday September 11, 2019. Ford is the wife of the late populist Toronto mayor Rob Ford. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young — Renata Ford, wife of the late Toronto mayor Rob Ford, has died. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Renata Ford, the wife of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford, has died.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the news in a statement on Monday night. Renata was a sister-in-law to the premier. She was also the mother of two children.

“My heart breaks for Stephanie and Dougie,” the premier said in the statement.

“They’ve been through so much at such young ages, and losing their mom is incredibly painful. Our whole family is hurting for them. We ask that people respect their privacy during this very difficult time.”

Renata ran as a candidate in Etobicoke North for Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada in the 2019 federal election.