Martin Woollacott, former Guardian foreign editor, dies aged 81

Tributes paid to one of the greatest foreign correspondents' of a generation

Tributes have been paid to Martin Woollacott, the Guardian's former foreign correspondent and foreign editor, who has died at the age of 81.

Sir Max Hastings, the author, journalist and broadcaster, was among those who praised Woollacott's record and reputation. Martin was one of the greatest foreign correspondents of my generation, a man we all looked up to for his wit, shrewdness, companionship, literary fluency, judgment - and courage," he said.