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GALLERY | FW de Klerk's political life in pictures

Former state president FW de Klerk died at his home in Cape Town on Thursday at the age of 85.

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Former president FW De Klerk died on Thursday. He leaves behind a complex legacy. File picture.
Former president FW De Klerk died on Thursday. He leaves behind a complex legacy. File picture. Former president FW De Klerk died on Thursday. He leaves behind a complex legacy. File picture. Picture: Chip Somodevilla
Two former presidents, FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, to receive an award from President Thabo Mbeki in December 2002.
Two former presidents, FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, to receive an award from President Thabo Mbeki in December 2002. Two former presidents, FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, to receive an award from President Thabo Mbeki in December 2002. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi
FW de Klerk with his late wife, Marike, during the Opening of Parliament in 1991.
FW de Klerk with his late wife, Marike, during the Opening of Parliament in 1991. FW de Klerk with his late wife, Marike, during the Opening of Parliament in 1991. Picture: Juda Ngwenya / Reuters
ANC Secretary General Cyril Ramaphosa, President Nelson Mandela, then Deputy President FW de Klerk and Gauteng Provincial leader Roelf Meyer speak to the press after a meeting about the constitution in April 1996.
ANC Secretary General Cyril Ramaphosa, President Nelson Mandela, then Deputy President FW de Klerk and Gauteng Provincial leader Roelf Meyer speak to the press after a meeting about the constitution in April 1996. ANC Secretary General Cyril Ramaphosa, President Nelson Mandela, then Deputy President FW de Klerk and Gauteng Provincial leader Roelf Meyer speak to the press after a meeting about the constitution in April 1996. Picture: Robbie Botha / Business Day
Two former presidents FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria in October 2002.
Two former presidents FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria in October 2002. Two former presidents FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria in October 2002. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi
Front: Thabo Mbeki, Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk. Back: Johann Rupert, chairman, Sunshine Tour, Dr Hasso Plattner, owner of Fancourt, in 2003.
Front: Thabo Mbeki, Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk. Back: Johann Rupert, chairman, Sunshine Tour, Dr Hasso Plattner, owner of Fancourt, in 2003. Front: Thabo Mbeki, Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk. Back: Johann Rupert, chairman, Sunshine Tour, Dr Hasso Plattner, owner of Fancourt, in 2003. Picture: RAYMOND PRESTON
3 September 2015: FW de Klerk visiting fellow Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in hospital.
3 September 2015: FW de Klerk visiting fellow Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in hospital. 3 September 2015: FW de Klerk visiting fellow Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in hospital. Picture: Benny Gool
BIG SMILES: Then National Party representatives Pik Botha and FW de Klerk greet Nelson Mandela at Codesa in 1992.
BIG SMILES: Then National Party representatives Pik Botha and FW de Klerk greet Nelson Mandela at Codesa in 1992. BIG SMILES: Then National Party representatives Pik Botha and FW de Klerk greet Nelson Mandela at Codesa in 1992. Picture: Raymond Preston
Former president FW de Klerk and his then-wife, Marike, at the opening of parliament. Marike de Klerk was found murdered in December 2001. Her killer, Luyanda Mboniswa, is to be released on parole
PAROLE SHOCK: Former president FW de Klerk and his then-wife, Marike, at the opening of parliament. Marike de Klerk was found murdered in December 2001. Her killer, Luyanda Mboniswa, is to be released on parole Picture: TERRY SHEAN/SUNDAY TIMES
Nobel peace laureate and former president FW de Klerk with his wife Elita. Archive image.
Nobel peace laureate and former president FW de Klerk with his wife Elita. Archive image. Nobel peace laureate and former president FW de Klerk with his wife Elita. Archive image. Picture: Simon Mathebula / Sunday Times
FW de Klerk amongst voters during a national referendum in 1992.
FW de Klerk amongst voters during a national referendum in 1992. FW de Klerk amongst voters during a national referendum in 1992. Picture: David Sandison / Arena Holdings