Renata Ford, Wife of Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, Dies

Renata Ford, the wife of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford and sister-in-law to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, has died.

Premier Ford confirmed his sister-in-law's death on Monday, stating that the entire family is grieving for Renata's children. "My heart breaks for Stephanie and Dougie. They've been through so much at such young ages, and losing their mom is incredibly painful," the premier said in a statement. He requested privacy for the family during this difficult time.

Renata Ford had a public life beyond her role as the wife of the controversial former mayor. In the 2019 federal election, she ran as a candidate for the People's Party of Canada in the Toronto riding, ultimately finishing in fourth place.

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My heart breaks for Stephanie and Dougie. They’ve been through so much at such young ages, and losing their mom is incredibly painful.

Her public involvement also included a lawsuit filed against Premier Doug Ford. She accused him of mishandling the estate of her late husband, Rob Ford, after his death in 2016, alleging financial harm to herself and her two children. The premier denied these claims.

Rob Ford, who served as Toronto's mayor from 2010 to 2014, died in March 2016 at the age of 46 after battling cancer. His funeral procession drew hundreds of attendees, including politicians, friends, and family.

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Our whole family is hurting for them. We ask that people respect their privacy during this very difficult time.