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Lech Wałęsa’s son found dead in apartment

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Roberto Galea 09.01.2017 09:45
Przemysław Wałęsa, a son of former Polish president Lech Wałęsa was found dead in his apartment in Gdańsk, northern Poland, on Sunday.
The apartment building where Przemysław Wałęsa was found. Photo: PAP/Adam WarżawaThe apartment building where Przemysław Wałęsa was found. Photo: PAP/Adam Warżawa

Local media reported that the body of the 43-year-old man was found by his son, who called an ambulance.

A preliminary investigation indicated that the death was due to natural causes, and no foul play is suspected.

In a statement on social media, Przemysław’s brother Jarosław confirmed the death, asking people to respect the family’s privacy in this time of grief.

Lech Wałęsa and his wife Danuta had eight children, four sons and four daughters. (rg)

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