Breaking: Former Victorian premier John Cain has died aged 88
In a statement, Mr Cain's family said he suffered a stroke earlier in December."It is with great sadness we advise that John Cain passed away overnight," read the statement.
Mental Health Minister Martin Foley wrote: "He reframed Labor's mission as the reformist party for a modern Victoria. He will be deeply missed." "It's impossible to overstate John Cain's role in making modern Victoria. It was my great privilege to know him, and to enjoy his friendship, encouragement and advice," Mr Giles wrote.
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