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Bush ex-spokesman Tony Snow dies Bush ex-spokesman Tony Snow dies
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Former White House press secretary Tony Snow has died of cancer, US television station Fox News has announced. Former White House press secretary Tony Snow, 53, has died of cancer.
Mr Snow, 53, had been suffering from colon cancer, it said.
He resigned as President George W Bush's spokesman in August 2007 - after just 17 months in the job - citing financial reasons.He resigned as President George W Bush's spokesman in August 2007 - after just 17 months in the job - citing financial reasons.
Since then he had been working as a television commentator. The father-of-three had joined President Bush's team from Fox News TV in April 2006. Mr Bush described him as "a devoted public servant and a man of character". "He brought wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work," he said.
The father-of-three had joined President Bush's team from Fox News TV in April 2006.
Mr Snow had his colon removed in 2005. In 2007, he announced that his cancer had recurred and had spread to his liver.Mr Snow had his colon removed in 2005. In 2007, he announced that his cancer had recurred and had spread to his liver.
Weeks later, he returned to work telling journalists:Weeks later, he returned to work telling journalists:
"Not everybody will survive cancer, but on the other hand, you have got to realise you've got the gift of life, so make the most of it.""Not everybody will survive cancer, but on the other hand, you have got to realise you've got the gift of life, so make the most of it."
"The White House is so deeply saddened by this loss," said White House press secretary Dana Perino. In his tribute, President Bush said: "All of us here at the White House will miss Tony, as will the millions of Americans he inspired with his brave struggle against cancer."
"He was a great friend and colleague and a fantastic press secretary. And his dear family is in our thoughts and prayers." Critic
An outspoken conservative presenter, he was the first Washington commentator to be appointed to the White House role - replacing Scott McClellan.An outspoken conservative presenter, he was the first Washington commentator to be appointed to the White House role - replacing Scott McClellan.
Tony Snow was keen to make the most of his timeTony Snow was keen to make the most of his time
He had served as chief speech writer for President George W Bush's father when he was president.He had served as chief speech writer for President George W Bush's father when he was president.
He had also worked as a columnist for USA Today and editorial page editor of the Washington Times.He had also worked as a columnist for USA Today and editorial page editor of the Washington Times.
Before joining the White House staff, Mr Snow criticised Mr Bush's "lacklustre" domestic policy. On one occasion, he described the current US president as "something of an embarrassment".Before joining the White House staff, Mr Snow criticised Mr Bush's "lacklustre" domestic policy. On one occasion, he described the current US president as "something of an embarrassment".