Fife MSP Helen Eadie died this morning surrounded by her family following a short battle with cancer.
The 66-year-old Scottish Labour and Co-operative Party politician was being treated at Queen Margaret Hospital’s hospice in Dunfermline.
She took ill while campaigning in the city ahead of the by-election on October 24.
Mrs Eadie was given a CT scan on the day of the poll and subsequent tests confirmed she had cancer.
Despite the devastating blow she continued to conduct parliamentary business from her hospital bed, instructing staff to keep her office running.
She was married to Bob, a former Fife councillor. They have two daughters, Fiona and Jemma, and three grandsons...
Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Helen Eadie. A passionate, determined and committed MSP. She will be sorely missed.
— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) November 9, 2013
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