John Simpson, one of Northern Ireland's best known economic commentators, has died aged 90
BBC News NI economics and business editor
John Simpson, one of Northern Ireland's best known economic commentators, has died after a short illness.He had been a senior lecturer in economics and assistant dean at Queen's University, Belfast. He had also held a wide variety of positions in public life, and in the community and voluntary sector.He was the longest-serving contributor to the Belfast Telegraph, writing regular columns for the Business Telegraph and sister magazine Ulster Business.
The paper's business editor Margaret Canning said: "John made a huge contribution to our coverage and we will truly miss him.Mr Simpson leaves two daughters, Joanne and Susan, and grandsons Ryan and Connor.
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