Anderson pays tribute to Cyril Cave who filmed events on Bloody Sunday

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has paid tribute to the late camera operator, Cyril Cave, who filmed world recognised footage on Bloody Sunday.
By Staff Reporter
Published 26th Feb 2020, 10:26 BST
The late Cyril Cave.The late Cyril Cave.
The late Cyril Cave.

The former BBC cameraman has died at the age of 91.

Mr Cave’s film footage from Bloody Sunday were shown around the world and have come to symbolise the horrific events in Derry on January 30, 1972.

He filmed the final moments of young Jackie Duddy as his mortally wounded body was carried by a group of men led by Bishop (then Father) Edward Daly waving a blood-stained handkerchief.

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The late Bishop Edward Daly holds a portrait of Jackie Duddy who was killed on Bloody Sunday. (Niall Carson/PA)The late Bishop Edward Daly holds a portrait of Jackie Duddy who was killed on Bloody Sunday. (Niall Carson/PA)
The late Bishop Edward Daly holds a portrait of Jackie Duddy who was killed on Bloody Sunday. (Niall Carson/PA)

Jackie Duddy was one of 13 men and boys killed on Bloody Sunday. A 14th died later in hospital, while many more were injured.

Foyle MLA Martina Anderson said: “Many people in Derry will have been shocked to learn of the death of renowned news camera operator Cyril Cave.

“He was well known for his work on Bloody Sunday. In particular, his moving footage of the then Fr. Daly carry a blood soaked handkerchief in front of a group of men carry the mortally wounded Jackie Duddy became known around the world and helped highlight the injustice of what happened on that fateful day.

“My thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.”

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