not run in the 1988 election. The criminal case against him was eventually dropped. La Salle died on 20 August 2007 in a hospital in Saint-Charles-Borromée. He was 79 years of age. Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney said in a statement that he was saddened to hear of La Salle's death, calling him an example of a politician who was close to the people in his riding. References 1928 births 2007 deaths Leaders of the Union Nationale (Quebec) Members of the 21st Canadian Ministry Members of the 24th Canadian Ministry Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Quebec Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada Progressive Conservative Party of Canada MPs