Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Dr Ian Paisley has died
Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Dr Ian Paisley has died, his wife Eileen said today.
McGuinness pays tribute to Paisley
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has signed a book of condolence for Ian Paisley following his death at the age of 88.
The former IRA commander was among those who paid tribute to a man once known as Dr No who eventually embraced the peace process and power-sharing with Sinn Fein.
Signing a book of condolence in Londonderry, Mr McGuinness wrote: "In rising above old enmities, we pointed the way to a better and peaceful future. The peace process and I have lost a friend."
Dr Paisley was treated in hospital in the past for an unspecified heart problem.
His widow Baroness Paisley said his funeral will be private but a public memorial event will be held later this year.
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Ian Paisley: Baptist minister, militant and peacemaker
Dr Ian Paisley was a fiery and uncompromising politician throughout the Troubles who later in life underwent a dramatic transformation.
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Dr Ian Paisley's most famous quotes
Often divisive and controversial, Dr Ian Paisley has been described as a militant turned peacemaker. Here are 10 of his most notable quotes.