John Turner, Canada’s 17th prime minister, has died at the age of 91 according to multiple media reports.

Marc Kealey, a former aide speaking on behalf of Turner’s relatives, told the Canadian press he died peacefully in his sleep on Friday night.

Turner governed for just 79 days in the summer of 1984 after a decades-long climb to the country’s top job.

Turner took office on June 30, without holding a seat in the House of Commons. He called an election just 10 days after being sworn in, but despite winning a seat in the House his party was defeated by Brian Mulroney’s Conservatives.

Turner stayed on as Liberal Leader until his resignation in June 1990.

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