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1st LD: Singapore's former president Nathan dies at age of 92

Xinhua, August 22, 2016 Adjust font size:

Singapore's former President S R Nathan died at age of 92, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

"The Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues are sad to learn of the passing of Mr. S R Nathan and would like to convey their condolences to his family. The late Mr. Nathan passed away peacefully at Singapore General Hospital on Monday at 9:48 pm," PMO said, adding that arrangements for the public to pay respects and for the funeral will be announced later.

Nathan suffered a stroke on July 31. He has been "in critical condition" in the Intensive Care Unit at Singapore General Hospital since then.

Nathan, 92, was the sixth and longest-serving president in Singapore, and was in office for two terms from 1999 to 2011. Endit