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Manitoba's education minister has died.

The Manitoba School Boards Association confirmed that Nello Altomare passed away. 

After being diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer, Altomare took a leave from his ministerial role for medical reasons last October, Tracy Schmidt took over the role on an acting basis.

On his Instagram page, Wab Kinew posted about Nello.

"You were a hell of a guy," read the post. "We did great things together, like putting food in every school for every child in Manitoba. Love you till the end of time. I'll see you again, my friend."

Nello Altomare was 61.