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Ed Moloney, a distinguished journalist covering the Northern Ireland Troubles, has died at the age of 77. He passed away last Friday after a short illness and had been living in New york as 2000.

Key aspects of his life and career:

* Coverage of the Troubles: Moloney reported on the conflict from 1978, serving as Northern editor for The Irish Times (1981-1985) and the sunday Tribune (1987-2001).

* Author of A Secret History of the IRA: his acclaimed book, published in 2002 and updated in 2007, offered a penetrating look into the IRA and the role of Gerry Adams.

* Journalistic Integrity: He fiercely defended journalistic ethics, notably winning a High court case in 1999 against attempts by Scotland Yard to force him to hand over interview notes related to the Pat Finucane murder case.

* Personal Connection to the Conflict: he had a complex history with the conflict, having briefly been a member of the Official IRA in its political phase and later surviving assassination attempts by the same group.

* Wide-ranging Publications: His work appeared in numerous prominent publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, and the Guardian.

* Recognition: He was named Irish Journalist of the Year in 1999.

* Legacy: He is remembered as a journalist with an "unyielding commitment to shining a light into the darkest corners of Northern Ireland's troubled history."