Rob Ford's death makes headlines around the world

Media outlets around the world are reacting to the death of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. He died this morning after battling cancer since 2014. News of his death has made headlines in the United States and as far away as China.

From the New York Times to the BBC, here's what international media is saying

Haydn Watters CBC News Posted: Mar 22, 2016 2:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: March 23, 2016

Media outlets around the world are reacting to thedeath of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, who died this morning after battlingcancer since 2014.

The news of his death is making world headlinesfrom the major news networks and gossip sites in theUnited States to media outlets in China.

Here's a look at what the international media are saying.

United States

Rob Ford, the controversial ex-mayor of Toronto, dead at 46 https://t.co/86DYxHoabl pic.twitter.com/6jiTYam1ZZ
—@nytimes

In the Los Angeles Times' obituary,Ford was deemed "an unwitting superstar."

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, whose career crashed in a drug-driven debacle, dies at age 46 after fighting cancer https://t.co/2O34qBG0QX
—@latimes

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies after battle with cancer https://t.co/d9dfe76UAu
—@washingtonpost

#Toronto ex-Mayor #RobFord dies, chief of staff Dan Jacobs says. He was 46. https://t.co/pMqc5w80O6 pic.twitter.com/wz46CCzfnP
—@cnnbrk

Several U.S. celebrity news and gossip siteswrote tributes as well.

The outlets helped propelFord to international celebrity status when news of hisdrug and alcohol use in office first broke.

Rob Ford, former Toronto mayor with a reality TV persona, dies at 46 https://t.co/4RrQWC67jR pic.twitter.com/lyR5KZuXO4
—@THR

Celebrity news outlet TMZ weighed in too. (TMZ)

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford has died at the age of 46. https://t.co/XYyAj3NMek pic.twitter.com/1vFVIQTnJf
—@Gawker

Rob Ford, the controversial former Toronto mayor, has died at age 46 https://t.co/LVHy2qwKXJ pic.twitter.com/VEocflo0T0
—@RollingStone

Even late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel offered condolences. In 2014, Ford made a memorable appearance on ABC'sJimmy Kimmel Live, when the comedian ridiculed him and ended the interview suggesting he get personal help.

Condolences to the family and fans of @TorontoRobFord - an unforgettable guy who loved his job and city like few men I've met.
—@jimmykimmel

Europe

Ford's death made headlines on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The news played just below coverage of the deadly attacks in Belgium.

Rob Ford, the former mayor of Toronto, dies aged 46 https://t.co/aHvqsx79u7 pic.twitter.com/kPlywqHH34
—@BBCBreaking

Rob Ford, former Toronto mayor, dies aged 46 https://t.co/H06g0oBFLd
—@guardian

Lancien maire de Toronto, Rob Ford, est mort https://t.co/FyTlzeJi0i
—@lemondefr

#BREAKING: Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies after fighting cancer https://t.co/JnPORxGrNx pic.twitter.com/PYSxepnGWp
—@Telegraph

Asia

The death even made its way into some Asian media outlets.

BREAKING: Former Toronto Mayor #RobFord dies at 46 after battling cancer since 2014, his family confirms pic.twitter.com/86B396ItJi
—@XHNews

Breaking: Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford dies after struggling with cancer https://t.co/QNJLu2riTf
—@WSJAsia

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Rob Ford's death makes headlines around the world

From the New York Times to the BBC, here's what international media is saying

United States

Europe

Asia

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