Cambodian former King Norodom Sihanouk dies
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Cambodian retired King Norodom Sihanouk died of natural cause at the age of 90 in Beijing, where he was looked after by Chinese doctors, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Nhik Bun Chhay confirmed on Monday.
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Cambodian retired King Norodom Sihanouk dies of natural cause at the age of 90 in China's capital city of Beijing, Oct. 15, 2012. Above is a file photo of the king. |
"Our former King died at 2:00 a.m. early Monday in Beijing due to natural cause," he told Xinhua over telephone. "This is a great loss for Cambodia. We feel very sad. The former king was a great king that we all respect and love."
He said that King Norodom Sihamoni will fly to Beijing Monday morning to deliver Norodom Sihanouk's body to Cambodia for a traditional funeral.
Sihanouk was born on Oct. 31, 1922. He suffered from various forms of cancer, diabetes and hypertension and had been treated by Chinese doctors in Beijing for years.
Norodom Sihanouk reigned Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 until his voluntary abdication on Oct. 7, 2004 in favor of his son, the current King Norodom Sihamoni.
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