Alex Salmond died of ‘suspected heart attack’ as eyewitness revealsfrantic bid to save ex-FM [Video]

FORMER First Minister Alex Salmond collapsed and died yesterday afternoon of a suspected heart attack while attending a conference in North Macedonia.

The ex-SNP leader, 69 — who led Scotland to the brink of independence — apparently collapsed during lunch.

Guests said he had been complaining of leg pain but later told how he felt better and gave a speech.

Sources told how the tragedy happened at around 3.30pm local time at the plush Inex Olgica hotel.

The former SNP supremo was having lunch in the venue’s restaurant shortly after he’d given a speech on indy to delegates from around the world.

He had been attending a summit for young political leaders. A witness claimed Mr Salmond fell ill after leaving the dining room.

The guest said: “He was on the balcony of the hotel …