Openly-gay Labour MP David Cairns has died at the age of just 44.
The politician for Inverclyde had been suffering from acute pancreatitis. He died in London last night.
Confirming the news, a Labour spokesman, said: "David's untimely death is a huge loss to parliament and politics in this country."
A statement from the party added: "It is with great regret that we have to announce that David Cairns, member of parliament for Inverclyde, passed away at 2300 last night at the Royal Free, London.
"David had been suffering from acute pancreatitis after he was admitted as an emergency patient eight weeks ago."
Terrence Higgins Trust's Chief Executive, Sir Nick Partridge, paid his respects to the MP. " THT is greatly saddened to hear of the death of Inverclyde MP David Cairns. Through his work as Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and AIDS, David championed the needs of people living with, or at risk of, HIV and AIDS in the UK and globally. He was an influential and dynamic campaigner who brought a huge amount of enthusiasm and dedication to his work with the HIV sector. He was also a very warm, empathetic and engaging man who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his partner and family at this extremely sad time."
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