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flag Jim Wallace, Scotland’s first deputy first minister, died at 74 after surgery complications.

flag Jim Wallace, Scotland’s first deputy first minister, has died at 74 after complications from scheduled surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. flag A key figure in the early years of devolution, Wallace served as acting first minister three times and held multiple cabinet roles, including justice and enterprise minister. flag He represented Orkney and Shetland in the UK Parliament for 18 years, led the Scottish Liberal Democrats, and later served as advocate general and Church of Scotland moderator. flag Tributes from political leaders praised his dedication to public service and devolution. flag His family said he remained active in public and family life until shortly before his death.

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