Lyra McKee

Lyra McKee, 29, a investigative journalist was shot dead during rioting in Northern Ireland was struck by a bullet as she was observing the violence in Londonderry In April 2019. Described as a tireless advocate and activist for the LGBT community. McKee's reporting and writing, inextricably linked to the volatile period of history in which she grew up, had led to international recognition and a high-profile book deal. "McKee's passion is to dig into topics that others don't care about," Forbes magazine wrote in 2016, naming the journalist as one of the "30 Under 30" talents to watch in the media.