Danny Williams in photos
He dominated politics in Newfoundland and Labrador for seven years
J.J. Byrne, left, with lawyers Danny Williams, and Jack Harris, in this 1996 file photo following the announcement that Mount Cashel orphanage victims would be compensated.The Canadian Press
Mount Cashel orphanage abuse victim Gerry Brinston, centre, on the day in 1996 that he reached a settlement with the province. With him are lawyers Steve Marshall, left , and Danny Williams.The Canadian Press
Nada Borden, chief financial officer, and Derek Sheppard, campaign manager for then Progressive Conservative leader Danny Williams, put up posters at his campaign headquaters on Broadway in Corner Brook, Nfld, 2001.GERALDINE BROPHY/The Canadian Press
Then opposition leader Danny Williams makes a point during the final day of the debate on the Voisey's Bay nickel mine development in this 2002 file photo. The assembly concluded a historic, three-day debate by voting to accept the $2.9-billion deal with Inco Ltd. to develop the Voisey's Bay mineral deposit in Labrador.KEITH GOSSE/The Canadian Press
Danny Williams carries his luggage to the campaign bus at the airport in Stephenville, Nfld. on Oct. 20, 2003 during the provincial election.ANDREW VAUGHAN
Botwood, Nfld, business owner Ches Manuel confronts the Tory Leader during a campaign stop in Lewisporte, Nfld., Oct. 1, 2003. Mr. Manuel wanted Williams to compensate him for $15,000 he lost in a failed business in central Newfoundland eight years prior. Mr. Williams was an investor in the birch-exporting business, and himself lost $600,000.Rob Antle/The Canadian Press
The premier designate is greeted by supporters after his party's victory in the provincial election in Corner Brook, Nfld. on Oct. 21, 2003.ANDREW VAUGHAN
Then prime minister Paul Martin meets with Danny Williams on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Dec. 18, 2003.JIM YOUNG
Premier Danny Williams announces he will not attend the First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa in this Oct. 26, 2004 file photo. Mr. Williams left the meeting between the provinces and prime minister Paul Martin over the federal government's decision to not let the province keep 100 per cent of its resource royalties.JIM YOUNG
Danny Williams at the Toronto Economic Club with then premiers from left: John Hamm of Nova Scotia and Pat Binns of Prince Edward Island, Nov. 17, 2004 .Louie Palu/The Globe and Mail
Danny Williams and Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern stand on Signal Hill in St. John's Sept. 16, 2005. Mr. Ahern visited Newfoundland after attending the World Summit at the United Nations in New York.GREG LOCKE
Heather Mills debates the seal with Danny William during a 2006 episode of Larry King Live on CNN.
The Premier drives a golf cart as he attends a meeting of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers in Roseneath, Prince Edward Island on June 25, 2007.ANDREW VAUGHAN
Danny Williams leaves Govenment House after meeting with Lieutenant Governor Edward Roberts to dissolve the legislature on Monday Sept. 17, 2007.Rhonda Hayward/The Canadian Press
Danny Williams addresses supporters after his landslide victory and increased majority in the Oct. 9, 2007 provincial election in St. John's.Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press
The infamous ROB Magazine cover depicting Newfoundland-Labrador Premier, Danny Williams, as "Danny Chavez."The Globe and Mail
Danny Williams and Detroit Red Wings' Danny Cleary hoist the Stanley Cup in Harbour Grace, Nfld., on July 1, 2008. Mr. Cleary is the first Newfoundlander to win the NHL championship.ANDREW VAUGHAN/The Canadian Press
Premier Danny Williams receives witness binders from co-counsel Sandra Chaytor as he prepares to testify at the inquiry into hundreds of botched breast cancer tests, in St. John's on Oct. 28, 2008.ANDREW VAUGHAN
Premier Danny Williams is flanked by Kathy Dunderdale, provincial minister of natural resources and Mark Nelson, president of Chevron Canada, after signing the historic agreement for the Hebron offshore development project with a consortium of oil companies led by Chevron Canada in August 2008.Paul Daly
Premier Danny Williams in his office at the legislature in St. John's Nov. 13, 2009.Kevin Van Paassen
PEI premier Robert Ghiz, Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter, Danny Williams and New Brunswick premier Shawn Graham smile at the Churchill Falls power station Nov. 20, 2009.Kevin Bissett/The Canadian Press
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Danny Williams, left, walk over a flooded road as they visit Trouty, Newfoundland and Labrador on Sept. 24, 2010. The pair visited eastern Newfoundland communities to view the damage caused by hurricane Igor.ANDREW VAUGHAN
Premier Danny Williams waves as he announces his resignation in the lobby of the Confederation Building in St. John's on Nov. 25, 2010.PAUL DALY
Premier Danny Williams Danny Williams gives Deputy Premier Kathy Dunderdale a hug following the announcement of his resignation on Nov. 25, 2010.PAUL DALY
Premier Danny Williams is greeted by his mother Teresita Williams after announcing his resignation from politics, in St. John's Nov. 25, 2010.GREG LOCKE