Sir Jeremy Heywood, the former head of the British civil service, dies aged 56

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November 4, 2018 10:44 AM

Prime Minister Theresa May described his death as "extremely sad."

Former UK civil service boss Sir Jeremy Heywood has died.
He passed away aged 56 following a battle with cancer.
Prime Minister Theresa May described the news as "extremely sad."

Sir Jeremy Heywood, the former head of the British civil service, and one of the most influential figures in UK politics in recent years, has died aged 56 after a battle with cancer.

Heywood's death was announced on Sunday morning in a statement from Number 10 Downing Street. Prime Minister Theresa May described his death as "extremely sad."

"This is extremely sad news and all of my thoughts are with Jeremy's family and friends," the prime minister said.

"He worked tirelessly to serve our country in the finest traditions of the Civil Service and he is a huge loss to British public life," she added.

"Jeremy will be sorely missed and I send my deepest condolences to Suzanne and the children and to all his family and many friends."

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