Ludwig Scotty, a Nauruan politician who twice served as president of Nauru, died on February 25, 2026, aged 77.
He also served as Speaker of Parliament five times between 2000 and 2016. Scotty was first elected to Parliament for Anabar in 1983.
He served as president from May 29, 2003, to August 8, 2003, and again from June 22, 2004, until a no-confidence vote on December 19, 2007.
Ludwig Derangadage Scotty (20 June 1948 – 25 February 2026) was a Nauruan politician who twice served as President of Nauru and was Speaker of Parliament five times between 2000 and 2016. He served as president from 29 May 2003 to 8 August 2003 and again from 22 June 2004 until his ousting in a vote of no confidence on 19 December 2007.