12/09/2014

Ian Paisley Dies Aged 88

Ian Paisley has died aged 88.

The former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party is said to have died on Friday morning.

A statement from his wife read: "Although ours is the grand hope of reunion, naturally as a family, we are heartbroken.

"We loved him and he adored us, and our earthly lives are forever changed."

Baroness Eileen Paisley said that the funeral would be private.

(MH/CD)

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