The White House has confirmed Kayla Mueller, an American aid worker being held by Islamic State extremists, has died.
Kayla was taken while carrying out humanitarian work in the Syrian City, Allepo in 2013.
In tribute, President Obama said she represented "what is best about America."
From Washington Kevin McAleese reports.
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