[Note how even fellow terrorist Gerry Adams says "He made a valuable and important contribution to moving our society away from conflict". Maybe Gerry should join him?-ed]
Progressive Unionist Party leader David Ervine has died in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
Mr Ervine was taken to hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home on Sunday. He later had a stroke and a brain haemorrhage.
Mr Ervine, who was 53, was a key figure in brokering the loyalist paramilitary ceasefire of 1994.
In a statement on Monday afternoon, his family said he had “passed away quietly with peace and dignity”.
“The family would like to thank the Royal Victoria staff for all that they’ve done,” they added.
Mr Ervine was originally taken to the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald but was then transferred to the intensive care unit at the RVH.
The PUP leader had been an assembly member for East Belfast since 1998 and also represented the Pottinger area in Belfast City Council.
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams he was shocked by Mr Ervine’s death.
“He made a valuable and important contribution to moving our society away from conflict,” Mr Adams said.
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