The reporter announced on Twitter on Friday that she was receiving palliative care at home.
Journalist Aideen Kennedy has died shortly after announcing she was suffering from a terminal illness on social media.
On Friday, Ms Kennedy posted on Twitter that after a stint in hospital, she was receiving palliative care at home.The broadcaster said the 43 year old was a "truly gifted reporter who spent many years bringing viewers stories".: "Tonight the thought @Aideen_Reporter is no longer with us is just heart breaking. A decent soul who suffered too much. The news has stunned many of us. We all need to take care. God bless her. RIP.
Lagan Valley assembly member Emma Little-Pengelly, who had known Ms Kennedy for more than 20 years, said she was "absolutely devastated". Absolutely devastated 💔. My beautiful, funny, kind friend Aideen has passed away. I will miss her terribly. We met 22 years ago when we shared a room for the summer in DC and became firm friends.
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