Admiral Sir John "Sandy" Woodward, who commanded the tast force which retook the Falklands, died yesterday after a long illness at the age of 81.
David Cameron said the UK was "indebted" to Adm Woodward for his role in ensuring freedom for islanders.
"The admiral was a truly courageous and decisive leader, proven by his heroic command of the Royal Navy Taskforce during the Falklands conflict," said the prime minister.
"We are indebted to him for his many years of service and the vital role he played to ensure that the people of the Falkland Islands can still today live in peace and freedom. My thoughts and prayers are with Admiral Woodward's family and friends at this difficult time."
Daniel Allan, founder of the Falklands United Movement, which represents some islanders, told the BBC that Admiral Woodward was a "modern-day hero".
"We owe him a debt of gratitude and he is in the thoughts of every islander, past and present, today," he said.
David Cameron said the UK was "indebted" to Adm Woodward for his role in ensuring freedom for islanders.
"The admiral was a truly courageous and decisive leader, proven by his heroic command of the Royal Navy Taskforce during the Falklands conflict," said the prime minister.
"We are indebted to him for his many years of service and the vital role he played to ensure that the people of the Falkland Islands can still today live in peace and freedom. My thoughts and prayers are with Admiral Woodward's family and friends at this difficult time."
Daniel Allan, founder of the Falklands United Movement, which represents some islanders, told the BBC that Admiral Woodward was a "modern-day hero".
"We owe him a debt of gratitude and he is in the thoughts of every islander, past and present, today," he said.
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