日本時間で午後4時前、英国の時間帯では午前8時前に北アイルランドのリストを見てみたら、こんなツイートがRTされていた。
https://matome.naver.jp/odai/2143323144225794901/2143323578331955803
https://twitter.com/charles_kennedy/status/597001998962192384
すぐあとにRTされていたのがこのツイート。
Paula Bradshaw@PaulaJaneB
え・・・
— n o f r i l l s /共訳書『アメリカ侵略全史』作品社 (@nofrills) June 2, 2015
すぐにBBC Newsのトップページを見た。
https://matome.naver.jp/odai/2143323144225794901/2143323578331956303
何この記事の書き方。。。http://t.co/2d1A4hPzdj
— n o f r i l l s /共訳書『アメリカ侵略全史』作品社 (@nofrills) June 2, 2015
なんで記事読んでも読んでも、strokeとかheart attackとかcardiac arrestとかillnessとかいう単語が出てこないの。ショックすぎるニュース。 / “Charles Kennedy, former Li…” http://t.co/ZGo40RgUAj
— n o f r i l l s /共訳書『アメリカ侵略全史』作品社 (@nofrills) June 2, 2015
http://t.co/ZGo40RgUAj 信じがたい。found deadの形式のヘッドラインがある。何てこと。
— n o f r i l l s /共訳書『アメリカ侵略全史』作品社 (@nofrills) June 2, 2015
（※ただしこのキャプチャは上記ツイートの30分ほどあとのもの）
https://matome.naver.jp/odai/2143323144225794901/2143323578331957203
http://www.theguardian.com/uk
所属政党LDのサイトでも告知されている。
Charles Kennedy 1959-2015 http://t.co/1D5bijVZJ9 by @caronmlindsay
— libdemvoice (@libdemvoice) June 2, 2015
That’s something I always hoped I wouldn’t have to write.
I was woken up a few minutes ago by my phone buzzing. “I just want to send you my condolences” said the message from an old friend. That made me sit up pretty sharpish. It didn’t take long to find out what she meant.
Charles Kennedy 1959-2015
LDのサイト担当者のことば。「こんなことを書く必要ができるなどということがなければよいのに、と常に思ってきたことを書かねばなりません。数分前、電話の着信音で起こされました。昔からの友人のメッセージで『このたびはご愁傷様でした』。それを聞いてしっかりと身を起こしていました。何の話なのかがわかるまでには、さほど時間はかかりませんでした」
Mr Kennedy’s family said in a statement: “It is with great sadness, and an enormous sense of shock, that we announce the death of Charles Kennedy.
“We are obviously devastated at the loss. Charles was a fine man, a talented politician, and a loving father to his young son.”
Charles Kennedy 1959-2015
ご家族のステートメント。「大変に悲しいことに、チャールズ・ケネディが死亡したということをお伝えいたします。多大なる衝撃を感じております。この喪失に打ちひしがれております。チャールズはまっとうな人物で、政治家としての才に恵まれ、幼い息子にとっては愛情あふれる父親でした」
I’m sitting here feeling, like most of you will be, shocked, raw and numb. This is a guy whose warmth, wit and wisdom was never more needed. I really don’t like the thought of a world without him in it.
Charles Kennedy 1959-2015
サイト担当者のことば。「みなさんもそうだと思いますが、私もただショックを受け、固まってしまっています。この人のあたたかさとウィットと知恵がまさにこれまでにないほど必要とされているというのに。チャールズのいない世界のことなど、考えたくありません」
▼チャールズ・ケネディ（1959-2015）
1959年11月、スコットランドのインヴァネスに生まれる。ハイランド地方のフォート・ウィリアムという町のコンプリヘンシヴ・スクール（一般の学校）に通い、グラスゴー大学に進んだ。学生のころから政治への関心は高く、SDP（社会民主党）の活動を行なっていた。弁論に長け、ディベート大会で優勝するほどだった。
グラスゴー大を卒業してBBCで働くようになったが、フルブライト奨学金を獲得して米インディアナ大学に学籍を得た。このときにSDPから指名されて立候補、23歳の若さで英下院に議席を得た（83年）。
ちなみに、その次の2010年の選挙では、下馬評はやたらと高かったLDだが、獲得議席は減らした。小選挙区制ゆえの問題だということで選挙制度改革運動が起きたが、尻すぼみに終わった。
このころ、ケネディには「健康問題」がついて回るようになっていた。といっても倒れたとか手術したとかではない。アルコール依存の問題だ。
最初はメディアにいろいろ書かれた。ケネディの側は否定していたが、ついに問題を認め、党首を辞した。2006年1月のことだった。
2002年に結婚した夫人との間に2005年に生まれた子供がいるが、夫人とは2010年に別居、離婚が成立した。
そして2015年5月7日の総選挙。スコットランドがSNP一色に塗られたこの選挙で落選した大物議員の一人がケネディだった。
2010年の総選挙では、スコットランドの全59議席中、LDは11議席を持っていた。
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MPs_for_constituencies_in_Scotland_2010%E2%80%9315
それが、2015年にはわずか1議席となった（SNPが全59議席中56議席を持っている）。いまや、LDがスコットランドに有しているのは、オークニー＆シェットランドの離島選挙区1つだけである。
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MPs_for_constituencies_in_Scotland_2015%E2%80%9320
労働党のトニー・ブレア政権が主導し、保守党もほぼ何の疑問も呈さずに賛成したイラクへの攻撃に反対した大政党は、LDだけだった（小政党ならいくつもあるが）。
https://twitter.com/nofrills/status/605660039609643008
政治家やジャーナリストなど、ケネディを仕事上知っている人々の反応が、ガーディアンのライヴ・ブログに集められている。
Shocked & saddened by Charles Kennedy's passing. A genuinely good man. What a great loss for his family, his party and the European Movement
— European Movement UK (@euromove) June 2, 2015
@euromove all at European Movement have lost a great friend & wonderful advocate.Thank you Charles -we will miss you very much!
— Laura Sandys (@Laura_Sandys) June 2, 2015
Sincere condolences to to our colleagues @euromove on the sudden passing of the organisation's President, Charles Kennedy. May he RIP.
— European Movement Ireland (@emireland) June 2, 2015
@PetrosFassoulas @charles_kennedy Condolences from the European Movement – Latvia.
— Eiropas Kustība LV (@EiropasKustiba) June 2, 2015
Twitterをさかのぼってみた。
Former Leader of the Lib Dems Charles Kennedy found dead at his home
— Zora Suleman (@ZoraSuleman) June 2, 2015
以下、私がログインした状態でのTwitterでの検索結果より。
#Breaking: The former leader of the British Liberal Democrats political party Charles Kennedy has been found dead, according to reports
— Independent.ie (@Independent_ie) June 2, 2015
Ex-Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has died aged 55, family say http://t.co/0UNQgfn2dw pic.twitter.com/fL0GKsYDqt
— ITV News (@itvnews) June 2, 2015
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has died aged 55 at his home in Fort William
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 2, 2015
BREAKING: Former Liberal Democrats leader Charles Kennedy has passed away #GMB
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 2, 2015
Devastated by untimely death of good friend & ex bro-in-law Charles Kennedy. A popular & principled politician who will be greatly missed.
— James Gurling (@JGurling) June 2, 2015
Former leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy has died aged 55 at his home according to his family. More @bbc5live now
— Rachel Burden (@rachelburden) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy, Aged 55, Dies At Home http://t.co/gk5mrVGHyz
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) June 2, 2015
GAPonsonby@GAPonsonby
Charles Kennedy has died
— ARTIST TAXI DRIVER (@chunkymark) June 2, 2015
My God. Charles Kennedy, passed away at the age of 55. Regardless of your politics, I've been in his company on a few occasions. A good man.
— John Mellis (@MrJohnMellis) June 2, 2015
Former Liberal Democrat Party leader Charles Kennedy has died at his home in Scotland aged 55, his family says http://t.co/HbsQUqmwkI
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 2, 2015
Sad to hear of death of former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy at 55 worked with him in the past & he was good man RIP
— dominic dyer (@domdyer70) June 2, 2015
Wake up to @BBCr4today and terrible news that Charles Kennedy has died. He is why I joined the Lib Dems, was a great leader. Sad day. #RIP
— Roisin Miller (@roisinmiller) June 2, 2015
RIP Charles Kennedy, aged 55. The former Lib Dem leader one of the cleverest, most engaging politicians of his era. Tragic
— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) June 2, 2015
Reports that Charles Kennedy has died. One of the good guys. RIP Charles
— Nicky Campbell (@NickyAACampbell) June 2, 2015
Just saw the Charles Kennedy news. Took a sharp intake of breath. Absolutely tragic. Poor man.
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) June 2, 2015
The former leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy has died at his home in Scotland at the age of 55.
— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) June 2, 2015
I'll always remember Charles Kennedy as the only major UK political party leader to oppose the Iraq war in 2003. And a lovely man in person.
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy. In a political age not overburdened with gaiety and good sense, he brought us wit, charm, judgement, principle and decency
— Paddy Ashdown (@paddyashdown) June 2, 2015
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has died aged 55 at his home in
Fort William, his family said today pic.twitter.com/FkfPCRE93b— BBC Radio 4 Today (@BBCr4today) June 2, 2015
Former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy has died aged 55 http://t.co/gk5mrVYiq7 pic.twitter.com/1XdoQqpfP8
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy won 62 seats for the Lib Dems in 2005. He was the most electorally successful Lib Dem leader in living memory. RIP.
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy dies aged 55 – rolling report http://t.co/pFV3PhaT08
— Guardian politics (@GdnPolitics) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy, former leader of Liberal Democrats, dies aged 55 http://t.co/EBPcfMOK8w
— The Guardian (@guardian) June 2, 2015
.@fastFT: British politician Charles Kennedy dies http://t.co/5Cynw6ZHT2
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) June 2, 2015
Deeply shocked and saddened by Charles Kennedy's death. I'll remember with fondness the good times we had together. http://t.co/SANSUHbeAO
— John, Lord Alderdice (@AlderdiceLord) June 2, 2015
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has died – follow the latest updates here http://t.co/wK1Eclc393 pic.twitter.com/WwW3Zx6Ho7
— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) June 2, 2015
Nick Clegg: 'Charles's death robs Britain of one of most gifted politicians of his generation' http://t.co/rNGBhgcHwe pic.twitter.com/H9fSk1Hn4H
— ITV News (@itvnews) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy "brought us wit, charm, judgement, principle and decency", says ex-Lib Dem leader Lord Ashdown http://t.co/l2VFdzSqzd
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 2, 2015
Sad beyond words to hear the news about Charlie Kennedy. A lovely man and one of the most talented politicians of his time. Gone too soon.
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy was an "unflappable" and "courageous" politician, Nick Clegg says http://t.co/VLUVvhfVep pic.twitter.com/A3I111kVhJ
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy was one of the most gifted politicians of a generation, he always spoke with great humour, humility and courage.
— Nick Clegg (@nick_clegg) June 2, 2015
Death announced of former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy http://t.co/HrwHr2ObG9 pic.twitter.com/otGKh9TLOG
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) June 2, 2015
Awful, tragic news about Charles Kennedy's death. Politically shrewd, a sharp wit and a gentle man. Great friend of The House magazine.
— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) June 2, 2015
So so saddened about Charles Kennedy. Remember him for courageously opposing Blair's catastrophic Iraq war. In real life, warm and charming.
— Owen Jones 🌹 (@OwenJones84) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy’s family say he was: ‘A fine man, a talented politician, and a loving father’ after his sudden death http://t.co/Kk70ljqbF6
— STV News (@STVNews) June 2, 2015
@mehdirhasan so shocked to hear of news very sad. He was my MP. Very decent man with immense social conscience.
— italo (@dingwallman) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy was a kind man, a good dad and a substantial political leader. We will all miss him. Hope his family are given privacy.
— Tom Watson (@tom_watson) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader, has died at the age of 55 http://t.co/maUEncHXYB pic.twitter.com/TErxYLtYTm
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 2, 2015
Nick Clegg: ‘Charles's death robs Britain of one of most gifted politicians of his generation' http://t.co/Kk70ljqbF6 pic.twitter.com/3on9guPoHj
— STV News (@STVNews) June 2, 2015
VIDEO: Charles Kennedy's life in politics http://t.co/apMiJgTgHB
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 2, 2015
"A lovely man & one of the most talented politicians of his time," Nicola Sturgeon says of Charles Kennedy http://t.co/HC4EwgE56i
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 2, 2015
Nicola Sturgeon: 'Charles Kennedy was ‘One of the most talented politicians of his time. Gone too soon’ http://t.co/Kk70ljqbF6
— STV News (@STVNews) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy's family speaks of "enormous sense of shock" at his death aged 55 http://t.co/l2VFdzSqzd pic.twitter.com/JuyddGv1KN
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy family have paid tribute to a "fine man, talented politician and loving father." pic.twitter.com/WpaL525xCG
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) June 2, 2015
Utterly shocked at death of Charles Kennedy. A politician with a personal touch for everyone. So young, too: just 55. #RIPCharles
— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) June 2, 2015
Obituary: Charles Kennedy was Lib Dems most successful leader for 80 years http://t.co/hnZWHxaej4 pic.twitter.com/4tNj8q09bo
— ITV News (@itvnews) June 2, 2015
Former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy has died suddenly at his home aged 55 http://t.co/DBQHpjaqzr pic.twitter.com/vMC8XWmm2Y
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) June 2, 2015
Our video looks back at Charles Kennedy's life in politics http://t.co/ctDpMvT1bB pic.twitter.com/J0R0m87uJD
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 2, 2015
Tributes paid to ex-Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy who has died aged 55 http://t.co/h02qBya1T5 pic.twitter.com/LIR6cESiAs
— BBC Wales News (@BBCWalesNews) June 2, 2015
Desperately sad about Charles Kennedy. I knew him well when a pol ed. Important post war politician. & properly nice. Also funny
— Robert Peston (@Peston) June 2, 2015
Sad death of Charles Kennedy at the age of 55 reminds me that life is so fragile, urges me to seize the day.
— Ian McMillan (@IMcMillan) June 2, 2015
As with John Smith the untimely death of Charles Kennedy reminds that politicians rarely depart in the right order
— keith flett (@kmflett) June 2, 2015
RIP Charles Kennedy. He was a fine and generous man. May God have mercy upon his soul.
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy was a gent, blessed by a brilliant mind, a profoundly liberal sensibility and a warm personality. RIP
— Matthew d'Ancona (@MatthewdAncona) June 2, 2015
I am very sorry to hear the news about Charles Kennedy, he was always a polite and decent man.
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) June 2, 2015
@mehdirhasan Always seemed one of the good guys, a person rather than merely a politician. RIP.
— Thecircus (@COSvienna) June 2, 2015
Mìcheal Marten@MichaelMarten
Stunned to hear about Charles Kennedy. An outstanding Scottish and British politician and really nice guy. Sincere condolences to his family
— David Mundell MP (@DavidMundellDCT) June 2, 2015
Sympathy to Charles Kennedy’s family and friends this morning. Much too young to die.
— Richard Murphy (@RichardJMurphy) June 2, 2015
Terribly sad news about Charles Kennedy. A distinguished, generous, warm and immensely talented Highlander. My prayers with his family.
— John Swinney (@JohnSwinney) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy was so clearly one of the most decent and well liked people in politics. Such sad news.
— Patrick Harvie 🇪🇺🌈 (@patrickharvie) June 2, 2015
Police: No suspicious circumstances in Charles Kennedy death http://t.co/rNGBhgcHwe pic.twitter.com/gZN2PLoYtO
— ITV News (@itvnews) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy's greatest achievement ? His decision to take on the political establishment and oppose the Iraq wa r- Paddy Ashdown
— norman smith (@BBCNormanS) June 2, 2015
So so sad for Charles Kennedy. Youngest MP of his day, Highlander and formidable debater – his stomping ground Ross Cromarty & Skye #RIP
— Ed Fraser (@frasereC4) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy is a loss to British politics because he was one of few politicians who cd reach out beyond westminster – Paddy Ashdown
— norman smith (@BBCNormanS) June 2, 2015
Tributes have been pouring in for ex-Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy http://t.co/XwuExGhrcS pic.twitter.com/KlsxKfR6QK
— The Daily Record (@Daily_Record) June 2, 2015
What horrible news about Charles Kennedy, one of few genuinely small-l liberal politicians.
— david allen green (@davidallengreen) June 2, 2015
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says Charles Kennedy was a "giant of politics" who was "principled" and "brave" http://t.co/7sRQxoKi5u
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) June 2, 2015
If there is one thing very striking about these Charles Kennedy tweets it's what an outstanding rarity it is to be kind & liked in politics.
— HeardinLondon 💚 (@HeardinLondon) June 2, 2015
Such awful news to wake up to, feel deeply sad. My thoughts & prayers with Charles Kennedy's friends, family & Lib Dem colleagues
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy after general election: "The next few years in politics will come down to a tale of two Unions – the UK and the EU."
— Gerry Hassan (@GerryHassan) June 2, 2015
Speaking on #bbcbreakfast @paddyashdown: Charles Kennedy was "one of very few politicians who reach out to people" pic.twitter.com/QmPPY4BeFl
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy celebrating his first election victory back in 1983 http://t.co/maUEncHXYB pic.twitter.com/XdMVhidn2m
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 2, 2015
Follow reaction to the death of Charles Kennedy with our #ScotlandLive page http://t.co/wK1Eclc393 pic.twitter.com/V4mlB4HWzG
— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy, former leader of Liberal Democrats, dies aged 55 http://t.co/fVVOrZDjTB
— alan rusbridger (@arusbridger) June 2, 2015
Former UK #LibDem leader Charles Kennedy found dead one month after election defeat http://t.co/TNOWjQoVmp
— euronews (@euronews) June 2, 2015
SNP MP Ian Blackford, who won seat Charles Kennedy had held for 32 years, calls his death a 'tragedy' http://t.co/rNGBhgcHwe
— ITV News (@itvnews) June 2, 2015
So sad to hear about Charles Kennedy. Was lucky enough to follow him through 1992 election…he was warm, human and wonderfully mischievous
— Ian Katz (@iankatz1000) June 2, 2015
.@nick_clegg on CK: "He always remained modest about his huge achievements… he was unfailingly kind and wise." http://t.co/tjTlWqw7Pj
— Scottish Lib Dems (@scotlibdems) June 2, 2015
Sad to hear about Charles Kennedy. Always struck me as a decent, principled man.
— Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) June 2, 2015
Charles Kennedy, former Liberal Democrat leader, dead at 55: latest updates http://t.co/3m8utjmEPK
— Telegraph Breaking News (@TelegraphNews) June 2, 2015
So sad to hear of Charles Kennedy's passing. He proved to be right on Iraq. History will be as kind to him as he was to others. A great loss
— John Prescott (@johnprescott) June 2, 2015
そのケネディの「最後のツイート」って、どういうこと……。