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John Button dies aged 70

John Button, the father of 2009 F1 title winner Jenson, has died of a suspected heart attack.Button Sr, who enjoyed a successful racing career of his own in Rallycross during the 1970's, passed away at his home in France on Sunday.He was 70-years-old."Whilst we await confirmation, initial signs would indicate a suspected heart attack,” a statement from Button's management said. “A close friend who was visiting John on Sunday was the first to discover the tragic news."John's children Jenson, Natasha, Samantha and Tanya and the rest of the family are clearly devastated and ask for their privacy to be respected during this extremely difficult time."John Button was a...
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