DUNCAN - The 9th President of Zamastan, Aiden Avery, passed away on Tuesday in his hospital room in Duncan, Pahl, Zamastan. The former president had been on life support following a series of severe heart attacks, and his wife, Former-First Lady Belle Avery, had released a statement acknowledging the severity of her husband's situation;
"We hope and pray for a swift recovery, though we understand the realities of life and that the consensus from my husband's medical staff is that we must prepare for his passing. We understand that his legacy will be known with the people of Zamastan, and his love as a country man, a father, and a loving husband will be reflected in his remembrance. Please join us in our prayers for my husband, President Aiden Avery.
-Belle"
President Anya Bishop has expressed her thoughts and prayers with the former President, as have former Presidents Castovia and Werner. Bishop stated:
"We as a nation owe a debt of gratitude to President Avery, for the sacrifice he made to this country and for the strides he made to make Zamastan a safer place and a more uniquely perfect place to live. I request humbly and plead earnestly that the nation of Zamastan and the rest of the world join us in solidarity in prayers and best wishes for Aiden Avery, his wife Belle, his five kids: Percy, Amani, Karri, Jinha, and Jonah, and his 21 grandchildren. Thank you for your service, President Avery."