Wannenburgh had 'biggest heart of anyone I've ever met' says Ashford
Fellow Douglas North MHK David Ashford has paid tribute to his constituency colleague John Wannenburgh describing him as an 'amazing colleague and friend'.
Mr Wannenburgh died ‘peacefully last night in his sleep’.
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In a post on social media Mr Ashford said 'the word devastated just does not do it justice.
"Today another shining light on our Island has gone out far too soon."
He told Manx Radio today's news is 'heartbreaking' and described their partnership over the years as a strong one:
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