A former member of the French Polynesian Assembly, René Kohumoetini, has died.
Rene Kohumoetini Photo: Tahoeraa Huiraatira
The government said he died of illness last night in the capital, Papeete.
The president, Edouard Fritch, described him as a friend and long-time political companion.
He said Mr Kohumoetini was deeply rooted in the Marquesas, especially his home island of Ua Pou, where he was once the mayor.