Martin was jailed for killing intruder Fred Barras, 16, in a case that sparked national debate.
Convicted killer Tony Martin, who shot dead a teenage intruder in his home in 1999, has died at the age of 80, a family friend has said.
His friend, Malcolm Starr, said Martin died on Sunday afternoon shortly before 15:00 GMT after suffering a stroke a few months ago. On the night of 20 August 1999, the pair entered his home, in an isolated part of the village, with the intention of burglary. Martin was convicted of murder and jailed for life in April 2000, with 10 years to run concurrently for a wounding offence and a further 12 months for possession of an illegal firearm.
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