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"He had a way of making people smile even in the toughest of times and is remembered for that smile and a chuckle that captured his joyful spirit," they said.

But as joyful videos of hostages reuniting with their families flooded the internet, we know five things about what just happened.

Before Candy died of a heart attack at just 43 years old, the Canadian comedian achieved world fame for his deft improvisational skills and joyful presence.

Jack, now 13, described his dad as "always upbeat, joyful".

The comedian, who still lives in the city, waved like royalty at the joyful mass in Victoria Square as the "United States of Birmingham" flag was unfurled.