Gerald Ford has died

Gerald Ford has died, aged 93. The 38th President was the only one never elected as President or Vice-President. His death was announced around 30 minutes ago.

His original name was Leslie Lynch King, Jr., He lost to Carter by 2% in 1976, but went into the campaign a massive 34% behind.

He leaves behind only three living ex-Presidents – Carter, Bush and Clinton. He is also the last member of the Warren Commission to die. Ford also was the longest lived President, beating Reagan’s record just six weeks ago.