Obituary: Israel's former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dies, aged 85


Ariel Sharon has just died

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has died aged 85 after spending eight years in a coma following a stroke.

Mr Sharon was a giant of the Israeli military and political scene, but courted controversy throughout his long career.

He was being treated at the Sheba Medical Center outside Tel Aviv. A hospital statement is expected shortly.

SOURCE: bbc.co.uk


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