LONDON, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The father of British Prime Minister David Cameron died on Wednesday after suffering a stroke while on holiday in France, according to a statement released by Downing Street.
"It is with deep regret we can confirm that Ian Cameron died earlier this afternoon," the statement said. "He passed away shortly after the prime minister arrived at the hospital in France where he was undergoing treatment."
Cameron's father had suffered "a stroke and heart complications while on holiday in France," the statement said.
Downing Street spokesman Steve Field told reporters in London that Prime Minister Cameron rushed from London to the bedside of his 77-year-old father who was being treated in the Mediterranean port of Toulon.
The spokesman said Cameron planned to stay in France overnight but remained in charge of British affairs.
