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John Hume died in the early hours of Monday morning, his family have said

Video. Nobel laureate for Work in Northern Ireland, John Hume, dies aged 83

Updated: 03/08/2020 - 13:58 GMT+2

Hume, a Catholic, is chiefly known for being a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, having insisted on the importance of holding talks with republican party Sinn Féin.

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