Liz McColgan announces sudden death of her husband

Dundee sporting legend Liz McColgan has announced the sudden death of her husband.

She confirmed the former Olympic athlete turned coach John Nuttall sadly died of a heart attack on Thursday morning at the age of 56.

In a post on Instagram, the Olympic silver medal-winning runner paid tribute to him.

She said:

"It is with great sadness and a heavy heart I write this.

"My husband John Nuttall died yesterday morning with a sudden heart attack.

"A much loved dad, son, brother and husband.

"For those that loved John our hearts are breaking."

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