Residents of Amsterdam applauded under the windows of the mayor, who is dying of cancer. VIDEO

Thousands of people gathered near the house of the mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard van der Laan, to support him and thank him for having led the city to the last, despite the diagnosis of lung cancer and numerous metastases.

After Eberhard van der Laan resigned and officially bid farewell to the city, about a thousand residents of the capital came to his house to say “thank you” and applause.

Soon, Eberhard's wife and their children appeared at the door of the office. They thanked everyone for the warm gesture. According to his wife, the mayor cannot appear himself, however, he heard all those present and enjoyed it from home.

Recall, the mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard van der Laan resigned on September 18. Back in January, 2017 had discovered lung cancer that could not be treated, but he continued to lead the city.

Eberhard is one of the most popular mayors in the history of Amsterdam. At his post, he tried to keep the spirit of the freedom-loving city. Contrary to his own beliefs about marijuana, he did not forbid selling it to tourists. Another notable initiative was the discovery of a brothel, run by women working in the sex industry. This was supposed to solve the problem of the exploitation of women.

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