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| George Smitherman, left, released a statement saying his husband, Christopher Peloso, was found dead by Toronto Police. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press) |
Christopher Peloso, the husband of Ontario’s former deputy premier George Smitherman, has been found dead after being reported missing for the second time this year.
Smitherman released a statement saying Toronto Police confirmed to him they had found 40-year-old Peloso dead.
"We will celebrate his life and we will find comfort somehow in knowing that he has found peace from the depression that has wreaked havoc on his mind," wrote Smitherman.
Peloso, who is survived by three children, was last seen on Sunday, Dec. 29, at approximately 11 a.m.
On Sunday evening, Smitherman tweeted: "Freedom from depression has been elusive for Christopher and once again he is missing and we fear for his safety."
Peloso was also reported missing in September and was found two days later by a police K-9 unit, curled up and lying near a fence that runs along the railway tracks near Lansdowne and Dupont Avenues.
"We will find strength going forward from the legions of people in our extended family who loved him so," wrote Smitherman.
Smitherman released a statement saying Toronto Police confirmed to him they had found 40-year-old Peloso dead.
"We will celebrate his life and we will find comfort somehow in knowing that he has found peace from the depression that has wreaked havoc on his mind," wrote Smitherman.
Peloso, who is survived by three children, was last seen on Sunday, Dec. 29, at approximately 11 a.m.
On Sunday evening, Smitherman tweeted: "Freedom from depression has been elusive for Christopher and once again he is missing and we fear for his safety."
Peloso was also reported missing in September and was found two days later by a police K-9 unit, curled up and lying near a fence that runs along the railway tracks near Lansdowne and Dupont Avenues.
"We will find strength going forward from the legions of people in our extended family who loved him so," wrote Smitherman.
Depression is a major disease that should not be toyed with. Pls get help. We have not gotten final confirmation from authorities but I can tell you that when I knew George, he was such a caring great man. I supported his political career and he embraced us so much as new to Canada at the time. Smitherman adored my son KJ. We all went to the exclusive screening of the Unauthorized Biography of Harvey Weinstein premiere at Bell Tiff Lightbox. Below are some of the pictures.
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| Giving George Smitherman a big hug Christmas 2010 |
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| George and his buddy KJ when we were in Toronto |
With files from CBC
