Celtic have paid tribute to Rosemary Burns, the wife of Hoops icon Tommy Burns, after her sad passing aged 69.
Rosemary passed away on Wednesday after falling ill on a flight from Tenerife to Glasgow. The plane was diverted to Cork, Ireland, after a medical emergency was declared.
A statement on the club’s official website reads: “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.”
Celtic Chairman, Peter Lawwell said: “This is absolutely devastating news. Everyone knew Rosemary as a devoted wife to Tommy, and also a loving mum and grandmother.
“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.”
Kilmarnock, one of Tommy Burns’ former clubs, also paid their own tribute to Rosemary Burns, saying: “Our thoughts are with Rosemary’s family and friends at this time”
Kilmarnock Football Club is saddened to learn that Rosemary Burns has passed away.
Rosemary was at our End of Season Dinner Awards in May to induct her husband Tommy into the Kilmarnock FC Hall of Fame.
Our thoughts are with Rosemary’s family and friends at this time. 💙 pic.twitter.com/3NOLMHRcdu
— Kilmarnock FC (@KilmarnockFC) July 4, 2024
