Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland passed away at the weekend from a suspected heart attack.
The Alba Party leader was speaking at a diplomacy conference in North Macedonia when he "fell sick and died on the spot."
Local police confirmed that Mr Salmond had died instantly, according to a statement issued by North Macedonia’s ministry of internal affairs.
Following the former SNP leader's death on Saturday at the age of 69, his family paid tribute to the "formidable politician" and a "devoted and loving husband."
"Alex was a formidable politician, an amazing orator, an outstanding intellect, and admired throughout the world," the family said in a statement released by The Alba Party.
"He loved meeting people and hearing their stories, and showed incredible kindness to those who needed it.
"He dedicated his adult life to the cause he believed in - independence for Scotland. His vision and enthusiasm for Scotland and the Yes movement were both inspirational and contagious.
"But to us, first and foremost, he was a devoted and loving husband, a fiercely loyal brother, a proud and thoughtful uncle and a faithful and trusted friend."
Floods of tributes were also made over the weekend across the political spectrum.