Former SDLP leader and Foyle MP John Hume and wife Pat saddened over death of Ivan Cooper today
In a statement, Pat Hume said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our dear friend Ivan Cooper.
“Ivan and John walked side by side, hand in hand, in their shared desire for equality, justice and peace in Ireland.
“Ivan was the embodiment of the non-violent and non-sectarian movement for change that was the campaign for civil rights.
“His commitment and courage and his desire and determination to tackle these issues never waned. Nor did his friendship and relationship with John and me.
“He was a loyal friend and constant visitor to John in recent years even as both battled ill-health.
“Ivan Cooper will forever hold a special place, not only, in our hearts but in the history of this island and in the continuing of the fight for civil rights and social justice.
“We send our condolences to Ivan’s wife Frances, daughters Sinead and Bronagh and wider family circle.”
John Hume with Ivan Cooper in October 2015
