He was a bombastic and larger-than-life personality who spoke bluntly -- traits that helped him craft an image as a champion for the working class.
When running for mayor, he campaigned as an anti-politician who would cut the size of government and stand up to what he called "big-city elites."
"Toronto's government has grown bloated and wasteful," he said in a campaign video. "It's time to stop the gravy train that provides luxuries and perks to politicians and rich contracts to their friends."
Ford's time as mayor, however, was plagued by scandal.
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