The mother of Moors Murder victim Keith Bennett has died, her solicitor has confirmed.
Winnie Johnson, 78, fought a long campaign to get her son's killer, Ian Brady, to reveal his grave.
Twelve-year-old Keith was abducted on his way to visit his grandmother in Manchester on 16 June 1964.
Mrs Johnson's solicitor, John Ainley, said she died peacefully on Friday night.
Her death comes a day after police said they were examining claims Brady may have revealed information about Keith's grave.
Brady and his lover Myra Hindley murdered five children between 1963 and 1965.
Police are investigating whether Brady, 74, gave details to his mental health advocate, Jackie Powell.
Mrs Johnson's former solicitor, David Kirwan, described it as a "cruel and ironic twist that she had now passed away".
He added: "She never gave up... She was Keith's mother."
Mr Kirwan said he was very glad that her family would continue the search for Keith.
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