Martin McGuinness, NI's former deputy first minister, dies age 66

Summary

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has died aged 66
NI's former deputy first minister died in hospital with his family by his side
Ex-IRA leader turned peacemaker worked at the heart of the power-sharing government
He became deputy first minister in 2007, working with DUP leaders Ian Paisley, Peter Robinson and Arlene Foster
Politicians and the public have been reacting to his death

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Ian Paisley's son 'will never forget' McGuinness' care for father published at 07:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
A son of Ian Paisley - the former DUP leader and Northern Ireland first minister who shared power with Martin McGuinness - has tweeted a tribute to the late Sinn Féin leader.
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Former NI secretary pays tribute to 'essential figure'published at 07:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Peter Hain was Northern Ireland's Secretary of State between 2005 and 2007.
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DUP leader 'sincere condolences' at Sinn Féin leader's deathpublished at 07:35 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Arlene Foster, Democratic Unionist Party leader and former Northern Ireland first minister, has expressed her "sincere condolences" at the death of Martin McGuinness .
"Today's news will come as a shock to many people," she said. "First and foremost, Martin McGuinness was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and the family circle at this very painful time of grief and loss."
From paramilitary to politicianpublished at 07:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
BBC News NI looks back at the political career of former deputy first minister, Martin McGuinness, who has died age 66.
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Martin McGuinness, from paramilitary to politician
SDLP leader pays tribute to Martin McGuinnesspublished at 07:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
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'McGuinness was a tireless republican' - Adamspublished at 07:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Martin McGuinness was a "passionate republican who worked tirelessly for peace and reconciliation and for the re-unification of his country", Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams says.
"Throughout his life Martin showed great determination, dignity and humility and it was no different during his short illness."
How the news brokepublished at 07:25 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
The news of Martin McGuinness' death emerged at about 6am on Tuesday morning - he died in Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, during the night surrounded by his family.
It is understood he had been suffering from a rare heart condition. Mr McGuinness stood down as deputy first minister in January in protest against the DUP's handling of an energy scandal , a move that triggered a snap election.
Martin McGuinness dies aged 66published at 07:18 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Hello and welcome to BBC News NI's special live coverage after it was announced that Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has died, aged 66 .
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We'll be bringing you all the reaction to the news, and reflection on the life of the former deputy first minister, throughout the day.