John Prescott, the former UK Deputy Prime Minister and prominent Labour politician, has died at the age of 86. Known for his role under Tony Blair’s government, Prescott served as Deputy Prime Minister for a decade and held multiple ministerial positions. A significant figure in Labour’s shift to New Labour, he garnered attention for his outspoken nature and moments of public confrontation. Prescott was granted a peerage as Baron Prescott after leaving politics and recently battled Alzheimer’s disease. He passed away peacefully in a care home, surrounded by family.