Rosemary Burns dead: Widow of Celtic FC icon Tommy Burns dies on Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Glasgow

Tributes have poured in for the widow of Celtic icon Tommy Burns who has tragically died on a flight from Tenerife to Glasgow.

Rosemary Burns, 69, reportedly passed away after falling ill on the Jet2 flight on Wednesday (July 3), prompting the plane to make an emergency landing in Cork after declaring an on-board incident.

According to Daily Record, Rosemary started to feel unwell while on holiday in Tenerife and boarded an earlier flight home and became unwell on the plane. The source told the outlet: “She got on the plane and became unwell. The flight was supposed to land in Glasgow but it ended up being diverted to Cork.”

Rosemary and Tommy met when they were both 17 at a disco in Glasgow. They married in 1980 and had four children together. Tommy died in 2008 – 28 years into their marriage. Tommy, who served Celtic as player, manager, coach, and head of youth, died at the age of 51 following a battle with skin cancer.

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Football clubs and fans have since paid tribute to Rosemary, with many describing her as “remarkable” and “lovely.” Kilmarnock FC wrote: “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.”

Celtic Curio wrote on X: “Extremely sad news hearing Rosemary Burns has passed away. Thoughts and prayers to the Burns family and friends. Now at peace with Tommy.”

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Plough Bhoys CFC wrote: “It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we extend our sincere condolences to the Burns Family on the passing of Rosemary, the beloved wife of our cherished legend, Tommy Burns. She was a remarkable woman whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many Celtic fans.”

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A spokesperson for Jet2 said: “We can confirm that flight LS176 from Tenerife to Glasgow diverted to Cork in the early hours of this morning due to a customer requiring medical assistance. The aircraft subsequently departed for Glasgow Airport.”