Former Aberdeen Labour MP Frank Doran has died at the age of 68, the party has confirmed.
Mr Doran served as the MP for Aberdeen South between 1987 and 1992, losing his seat to the Conservatives that year.
He was re-elected in the Aberdeen Central constituency in 1997 and most recently represented Aberdeen North before standing down at the 2015 general election.
During his time at Westminster, he served as shadow minister for energy and on the culture, media and sport select committee.
He was involved in campaigning for offshore health and safety improvements after the 1988 Piper Alpha disaster.
North East Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald said: "On behalf of the Scottish Labour family, I would like to pay tribute to Frank, who served the city of Aberdeen with distinction as a Member of Parliament.
"His work to support the families of the Piper Alpha tragedy was so important for so many, as was his tireless campaigning for safety in the oil and gas industry during his time as an MP.
"Our thoughts are with Frank's loved ones at this time. The Labour family in the north-east has lost a strong voice for working people."
Mr Doran has two sons and married former Labour MP Dame Joan Ruddock in 2010.
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