Qormi mayor Renald Falzon has died after contracting Covid-19.
He had been in ITU for several weeks and is believed to have had other health issues.
His death comes just weeks after his father died.
Tributes have poured in from friends and colleagues and Prime Minister Robert Abela tweeted,
I bid farewell to a dear friend and Qormi mayor, an exemplary husband, father and politician – Rest in peace Renald – sincere condolences to his wife and children – RA