Former DUP Leader Ian Paisley has passed away.
The news was confirmed by the 88-year-old's wife Eileen today.
In a statement, Eileen said "my beloved husband, Ian, entered his eternal rest this morning.
"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."
His wife also added that the funeral and burial would be private.