Alex Salmond, champion of Scottish independence, dies at 69 The Washington PostAlex Salmond had huge political impact, says John Swinney The GuardianAlex Salmond, former Scottish first minister who nearly got Scotland’s independence from UK, dies at 69 PBS NewsHourAlex Salmond: King pays tribute after ‘sudden’ death of former first minister – as details of last moments emerge Sky NewsEntire conference ‘in shock’ at Alex Salmond’s death – organiser BBC