http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2533357/Former-Israeli-prime-minister-Ariel-Sharon-died-aged-85-spending-eight-years-coma.html
Former d aged 85 after spending eight years in a coma
The former leader is one of Israel's most iconic and controversial figures
He went into a coma following a devastating stroke in January 2006
His son Gilan told reporters that 'he had gone when he decided to'
Press conference at the Sheba Medical centre, near Tel Aviv, said he 'departed peacefully with his family at his side'
David Cameron paid tribute to his 'brave and controversial decisions'
By TED THORNHILL and KIERAN CORCORAN
PUBLISHED: 07:43 EST, 11 January 2014 | UPDATED: 11:26 EST, 11 January 2014