Saturday night Twitter was alight with rumors that crack-smoking mayor of D.C. Marion Barry had died at a hospital. Then the rumors were said to be untrue. As it turns out, it appears to be true:
He’ll probably be best remembered for the amazing response to being asked about the sting operation that caught him on video smoking crack: “B**CH SET ME UP!!” You’ll be missed, sir.
Here’s the video of the news coverage after a government informant nabbed him smoke that crack pipe:
Our favorite crack-smoking mayor Rob Ford appears to still be in good.. well.. reasonable health.
Update:
Al Sharpton comments on Twitter…
Saddened to hear of the passing of Former DC Mayor Marion Barry, a true activist all of his life. I knew him for 30 years, RIP Mr. Mayor.
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) November 23, 2014