Alex Salmond went from the fringes to the mainstream and back again The EconomistAlex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland The GuardianAlex Salmond, Scotland’s Former First Minister, Dies at 69 The New York TimesAlex Salmond, leading figure in Scottish independence movement, dies at age 69 CNNAlex Salmond death: Family pays tribute to 'formidable politician' who 'led us to believe in better' Sky News