Tributes have been paid to Sandwell Council leader Darren Cooper, who died on Saturday aged 52.
Councillor Darren Cooper, who was 52, had represented the Soho and Victoria ward in Smethwick since May 1991 and became Leader of Sandwell Council in December 2009.
The leader of the Sandwell Council, Darren Cooper died last night, the council has announced. He was 52.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council have issued a statement saying: "It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of the Leader of Sandwell Council, Councillor Darren Cooper who died last night."
Councillor Darren Cooper had represented the Soho and Victoria ward in Smethwick since May 1991 and became Leader of Sandwell Council in December 2009.
Deputy Leader, Councillor Eling will now assume the role of Leader of Sandwell Council, in accordance with council procedures, said the council in a statement issued today.
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