Cameron mourns death of severely disabled son, 6

THE six-year-old son of Conservative Party leader David Cameron, who was suffering from cerebral palsy, died early yesterday at a London hospital after being taken ill overnight, a party spokesman said.

“It is with great sadness that David and Samantha Cameron must confirm the death of their six-year-old son Ivan,” a statement said.

“Ivan, who suffered from cerebral palsy and severe epilepsy, was taken ill overnight and died at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington in London, early this morning.