The mother of murdered journalist Lyra McKee died last night just weeks ahead of the first anniversary of her daughter's killing.
Joan Lawrie passed away in a Belfast hospital last night. Posting on social media, a family member said: "My wee Mother In Law, passed away last night of a broken heart.
Unable to live without her baby Lyra. "My Wee mother in law whom I loved with all my heart, I Will love you to beyond eternity.
Mother and daughter rest in forever peace. #Lyramckee#joanmcke ." Lyra, 29, was killed on April 18 last year as she observed rioting in Derry, Northern Ireland.
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