Former B.C. Premier John Horgan passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 65 following a third cancer diagnosis.
Horgan became Premier in 2017 leading the province until 2022 before stepping down to focus on his health.
Horgan’s family said in a statement he was surrounded by family, friends, and love in his final days.
“Our hearts are broken to announce the passing our beloved Husband, Father, and Friend, John Horgan.”
Horgan’s successor and current Premier David Eby said the news of his passing brings a heavy heart and he loved this province and the people in it.
“His many accomplishments as Premier will be felt for years and generations to come. His achievements are too numerous to mention, but he was a consequential Premier at a critical time in our history.”
Following his resignation from provincial politics, Horgan was appointed as the Canadian ambassador to Germany in December 2023, leaving that role in June following his third cancer diagnosis.
Horgan entered the B.C. political landscape in 2005 after being elected as MLA of the Malahat – Juan De Fuca constituency, which became the Langford – Juan De Fuca riding in 2008.
Horgan is survived by his wife Ellie and his two sons.
