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UK's Longest-Living Former MP Sir Patrick Duffy Dies at 105

1/3/2026

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Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP, died on January 2 at age 105 after a brief illness, having entered Parliament in 1963 for Sheffield Attercliffe and served until 1992.
A family friend confirmed his passing.
Duffy served in the Fleet Air Arm during World War II.
He was defence minister in the late 1970s.
Kevin Meagher, who assisted with Duffy's memoirs, described him as a 'living historical jukebox'.

History

Historical Context

Sir Patrick Duffy, who passed away on January 2, 2023, was a prominent British politician and World War II veteran. Serving in Parliament from 1963 to 1992, he held key defense roles during the Cold War, including Minister of the Navy. Duffy's leadership in NATO during the late 1980s contributed to the alliance's evolution, reflecting significant shifts in global military and political dynamics.

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Story summary

Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP, died on January 2 at age 105 after a brief illness, having entered Parliament in 1963 for Sheffield Attercliffe and served until 1992.
A family friend confirmed his passing.
Duffy served in the Fleet Air Arm during World War II.
He was defence minister in the late 1970s.
Kevin Meagher, who assisted with Duffy's memoirs, described him as a 'living historical jukebox'.

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