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In 1968, a swinger ran for prime minister. Canadians had never before seen anyone like Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the House of Commons. He brought youthfulness and a promise of change. He also brought a Mercedes-Benz. Women and men were mesmerized by him. But Trudeau's appeal extended beyond Parliament. He became a political pop star, attracting admirers whose dedication rivaled that of Beatles fans. Canada called it Trudeaumania, a phenomenon that lasted until his marriage in 1971.
• After a pensive walk during a snowstorm, Trudeau retired from politics on June 30, 1984. • Less than two months before his death, Trudeau went on a wilderness retreat with old friends and his son Sasha.
• Trudeau died at the age of 80 on Sept. 28, 2000. He suffered from Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer and a severe bought of pneumonia.
Program: CBC Television News
Broadcast Date: Jan. 16, 1994
Guest(s): Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Narrator: Brian Mckenna
Duration: 2:14
Last updated: January 11, 2012
Page consulted on March 28, 2013
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