Mark Drakeford’s wife dead – Clare Drakeford dies suddenly as cause of death unknown

CLARE DRAKEFORD, the wife of Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford has died “suddenly”, the Welsh Government has announced.
A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the First Minister.
“The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh Government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected.”
Her cause of death is not yet known.
Last year Mr Drakeford revealed he had been separated from his “vulnerable” wife for much of the pandemic.
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Who was Clare Drakeford?
Clare had been married to the Welsh Labour Leader since 1977.
The pair had three children together.
Last year Mr Drakeford revealed he had been separated from his “vulnerable” wife for much of the pandemic.
The pair had lived in separate homes in order to “keep her safe”.
‘My heart is absolutely breaking’
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price tweeted: “My heart is absolutely breaking for @PrifWeinidog after hearing of the sudden passing of his wife, Clare Drakeford.
“I know how close you were and there are no words to describe the pain you must be feeling. My thoughts are with you and your family. We’re all here for you Mark.”
Leader of Welsh conservatives pays tribute
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives Andrew RT Davies, said he was “shocked and deeply saddened”.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time,” he said.
“On the occasions I met Clare, she was always a lovely lady and was very warm and kind.”
Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said she is sending Mark Drakeford “love and strength” following the news that his wife, Clare, has died suddenly.
“My thoughts are with Mark and his family at this terribly sad time,” Ms Sturgeon tweeted.
“On the occasions I met Clare it was obvious how strong the bond between her and Mark was, and I can only imagine the depth of grief he is feeling.
“Sending him love and strength.”
‘Shocked and so very sad’
Jo Stevens, Labour MP for Cardiff Central, said: “So shocked and so very sad at the news of Clare Drakeford’s death.
“The thoughts and sympathy of all us in and across the Welsh Parliamentary Labour Party are with Mark and his family.”
Jane Dodds pays tribute
Paying tribute to Clare today, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said: “My thoughts are with the First Minister and his family at this very difficult time. 
“On behalf of everyone in the Welsh Liberal Democrats, I extend our deepest condolences to Mark, his family and friends.”
Cause of death unknown
The cause of death remain unknown after Clare Drakeford died suddenly.
Last year Mr Drakeford revealed he had been separated from his “vulnerable” wife for much of the pandemic.
The pair had lived in separate homes in order to “keep her safe”.
He told ITV Wales: “I’ve been married for a very long time and not to be in the house and to be at a physical distance, even though we saw each other every day and talked every day, it was a puzzling experience in that sort of way and for that to be over it is a bit emotional for everybody.”
Death announced by Welsh government
A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the First Minister.
“The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh Government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected.”
Clare Drakeford dies suddenly
The wife of Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced.
Clare Drakeford had been married to the minister for 45 years and had three children together.
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