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Tony Blair's father Leo has died, the former Prime Minister's office announced today.

Mr Blair, who was with his father when he passed away earlier today, said he was 'privileged to have him as a Dad'.

The former PM - who pulled out of an engagement with former U.S. president Bill Clinton last night after his father fell ill - said: 'He was a remarkable man.