David Trimble, Northern Ireland’s inaugural First Minister and the co-architect of the Good Friday Agreement, was remembered as a brave and courageous leader as news of his death emerged.
Lord Trimble passed away on Monday afternoon following a short illness. He was 77.
A family statement issued by the Ulster Unionist Party on Monday evening read: “It is with great sadness that the family of Lord Trimble announce that he passed away peacefully earlier today following a short illness.”
