Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said his death “will be a huge loss to Welsh politics and the civic life of Wales”.
He described Lord Elis-Thomas as “one of the most influential figures of his generation” who made a “priceless contribution in laying the firm foundations of devolution”.
“We remember Dafydd as a groundbreaking MP when he became the youngest Member of the 1974 UK Parliament before leading Plaid Cymru with passion and distinction.
“Dafydd was a personal friend to my family and I, and was an influential figure during my formative years,” ap Iorwerth said, adding that Elis-Thomas’ “love for our nation, its language and culture was unwavering”.
Former Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies said he was “deeply saddened” to hear of Lord Elis-Thomas’s death.
“He was always forthright and robust when expressing his views, and for that I admired him strongly,” he added.
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