'Sandwell has been robbed of a truly dedicated leader': Your tributes to late council leader Darren Cooper
"Our movement is diminished by his loss, and his experience, charisma and leadership will be sorely missed."
Those are the words of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn as he paid tribute to the late leader of Sandwell Council, Darren Cooper, who died suddenly at the weekend at the age of 52.
While tribute poured in from political figures and colleagues, you also left your heartfelt tributes to Mr Cooper.
ric.keeling.9: "Very saddened by the news. Despite being on opposite sides of the political spectrum we had respect for each other and had some light-hearted banter over the few years I knew him. My condolences go out to his family and friends."
Ade Whittingham: "I worked with Darren all those years back at All Saints Hospital when we did our training together. Shocked at this news, it's devastating. RIP Darren my thoughts are with his family."
Mac Harris: "A great sadness. Huge RESPECT for Darren and his work over the last 20 years. Sincere sympathy for all his family."
Christine Brant: "I can't believe this news Sandwell has been robbed of a truly dedicated leader. RIP Darren."
Kerry Brain: "To a truly good friend, you were a good mate to everyone. This is such sad, sad news. My thoughts go to his family at this sad time."
Mark Simcox: "A great friend, my thoughts are with his family, it was a privilege to have known him."
Shaun Ralph: "It was an honour knowing you Darren. Our love goes out to all your family."