Lyra McKee
Lyra Catherine McKee (31 March 1990 – 18 April 2019) was a Northern Irish journalist. She had worked for The Atlantic and BuzzFeed News. She was also an editor for Mediagazer. She wrote two non-fiction books about the Troubles, Angels with Blue Faces (2019) and The Lost Boys (2020). She was signed to publisher Faber and Faber at the time of her death.[1] She was born in Belfast.[2] She was openly gay.[3]
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| Born | Lyra Catherine McKee 31 March 1990 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 18 April 2019 (aged 29) Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wounds) |
| Alma mater | Birmingham City University (M.A.) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
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| Awards | Forbes 30 Under 30 (2016) |
Death
On 18 April 2019, McKee was shot to death in Derry during the riot. She was 29 years old. [1][2] The New IRA were blamed for her assassination. Prime Minister Theresa May called the murder "shocking and senseless."[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ferguson, Amanda (19 April 2019). "Off-duty journalist shot dead during Northern Ireland riot". Reuters. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Baynes, Chris (19 April 2019). "Lyra McKee: Woman shot dead was journalist 'of courage, style and integrity’, as tributes made to victim of Northern Ireland violence". The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/laura-mckee-derry-shooting-journalist-latest-tributes-northern-ireland-dissidents-a8877476.html. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ↑ Lyra McKee: Murdered journalist's 'dreams snuffed out'. BBC News. 19 April 2019. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-47990464. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ↑ Lyra McKee murder: Journalist shot dead during Derry rioting. BBC News. 19 April 2019. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-47985469. Retrieved 19 April 2019.