Sir Neil MacCormick Dies

A law expert and prominent Scottish Nationalist has died from cancer at the age of 67.

Professor Sir Neil MacCormick’s death was announced "with enormous sadness and regret" by Edinburgh University, where for 36 years he was Regius Professor of Public Law.

He died on Sunday at his home in Edinburgh and is survived by his wife Flora, three daughters and three stepchildren.
In addition to his university post, he was an SNP MEP from 1999 to 2004. First Minister Alex Salmond said he was "deeply saddened" by Sir Neil’s death.

Full story Source The Journal 6/4/09