Rosemary Burns dies aged 69 after falling ill on flight

Rosemary Burns, the widow of former Celtic player and manager Tommy Burns, has died at the age of 69.

She passed away after falling ill on a flight home from a holiday in Tenerife, with the plane being redirected to Cork.

Rosemary was a well-loved figure within the Celtic community.

Born in Glasgow, Rosemary met Tommy Burns in the early 1970s.

When Tommy died in 2008, after being diagnosed with melanoma, Rosemary continued her connection with the club.

Tributes have been pouring in for Rosemary, including from Celtic.

A club statement read: "Everyone at Celtic Football Club is devastated to hear of the passing of Rosemary Burns, wife of Celtic legend Tommy Burns.

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club, and the entire Celtic Family are with their children, Emma, Jenna, Michael and Jonathan at this desperately sad time."

Chairman Peter Lawwell added: “This is absolutely devastating news.

"Everyone knew Rosemary as a devoted wife to Tommy, and also a loving mum and grandmother, and all our thoughts and prayers are with Emma, Jenna, Michael and Jonathan, her grandchildren and also with Rosemary’s wider family and many friends who will all be heartbroken at this awful time.”

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