The family of Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga express gratitude to the people of Jamaica for their prayers and messages of comfort.

Seaga died today on his 89th birthday at a Miami hospital where he was being treated for cancer.

The family’s message was conveyed in a statement issued by Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

Holness said he was saddened to announce the passing.

He also said the necessary arrangements are in place for Seaga’s body to be flown back to Jamaica at the earliest possible time.

READ: Edward Seaga has died at 89 [2]

READ: A snapshot of his political journey [3]

READ: 10 things about the former prime minister [4]

READ: Vim, vigour and vitality… Quips and quotes by the former prime minister [5]

READ: Leaders react to former PM's passing [6]

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