Former MP Nassib Lahoud has died early on Thursday at Hotel Dieu Hospital after a long battle with illness.

Former MP Nassib Lahoud has died early on Thursday at Hotel Dieu Hospital after a long battle with illness.

The 68 years old lawmaker was the head of the Democratic Renewal Movement.
Lahoud was a member of parliament between 1991 and 2005.

The presidential contender has held various political posts, including ambassador to Washington and minister of state.

He lost in the 2005 parliamentary elections in his Metn district at the head of the opposition list and withdrew from the race in 2009.