In a statement, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says: “To the Late Member’s family, and the people of South Fly, I offer on behalf of our Government, our party and our people, our condolences and sympathies.
“The Leader, as a Member of this Honourable House, served with great distinction and great honour.
“The death of a sitting Member is always a very sad occasion for the Parliament.
“Today we lost a colleague and a friend.”