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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Hull MP and Labour Legend John Prescott Passes Away Aged 86
Caption: Hull MP and Labour Legend John Prescott Passes Away Aged 86. Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s. A key figure in Tony Blair’s New Labour, Prescott served as MP for Hull East for 40 years dedicating his life to social justice and environmental causes. His family announced that he died peacefully on November 20th, surrounded by loved ones and the jazz music he cherished. They described representing Hull as his “greatest honor” and praised his tireless efforts to improve lives from his early days as a cruise ship waiter to becoming Britain’s longest-serving Deputy Prime Minister. The family also expressed gratitude to NHS staff who cared for Prescott after his 2019 stroke and to his care home team. They’ve invited donations to Alzheimer’s Research UK in his memory, highlighting his legacy of public service and compassion. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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