Widow of Celtic legend Tommy Burns dies on flight from Tenerife to Glasgow after falling ill while...

The wife of famous Celtic player Tommy Burns passed away while on a plane from Tenerife to Glasgow.

Rosemary Burns, aged 69, died after becoming sick on a Jet2 plane on July 3rd.

The airplane had to make a sudden landing in Cork, Ireland, due to a problem that was declared on board early on Wednesday.

Mrs. Burns fell ill during her vacation in the Canary Islands and decided to catch an earlier flight back home, according to someone close to her family who spoke to the Daily Record, a newspaper from Scotland.

They wrote: "Rosemary got sick during her vacation in Tenerife. She chose to cut her trip short and return home to Scotland."

She boarded the plane and suddenly fell ill. The flight was originally scheduled to arrive in Glasgow, but instead was redirected to Cork.

Rosemary and Tommy Burns first crossed paths at a nightclub in Glasgow when they were just 17 years old. Fast forward to 1980, they tied the knot and went on to have four kids.

Rosemary Burns, who was 69 years old, is remembered by her children Emma, Jenna, Michael, and Jonathan, as well as her grandchildren.

Tommy Burns died in 2008 at 51 years old after fighting skin cancer.

A post from Celtic expressed deep sadness at the news of Mrs. Burns' death, stating that everyone at the club was heartbroken.

It stated: 'The club, along with the entire Celtic family, have their thoughts and prayers with their children, Emma, Jenna, Michael, and Jonathan during this very sad moment.'

According to a person on the plane, two passengers who had medical experience stood up to assist Mrs. Burns while the pilots were getting ready to land.

They reported that the flight had been airborne for approximately 2 hours when the lights suddenly turned on, and the crew requested assistance from any passengers with medical expertise.

The employees had already provided the woman with an oxygen mask to aid in her breathing. Two travelers then stepped up and supported her throughout the flight until it was redirected to Cork.

The aircraft rapidly descended and an ambulance was on scene within five minutes of landing, as reported by a newspaper in Scotland.

Football supporters paid their respects to Mrs Burns and offered their sympathies to her family.

Someone expressed their sorrow over the passing of Rosemary Burns. They are sending their thoughts and prayers to the Burns family and their loved ones. Rosemary is now at peace with Tommy.

Another person expressed their sadness and sympathy for the Burns family on the loss of Rosemary. They described feeling heavyhearted and deeply sorry for their loss.

The wife of the famous Tommy Burns was adored by many. She was an extraordinary woman whose loving nature and generosity impacted the hearts of numerous Celtic supporters.

One person commented: "Rosemary, when you arrive in heaven, you will be greeted warmly. May you soar among the angels in the sky."

Rosemary and Tommy first crossed paths at a nightclub in Glasgow when they were just 17 years old. They tied the knot in 1980 and eventually became parents to four children. Their marriage lasted a solid 28 years until Tommy passed away in 2008.

Mr Burns, who dedicated his career to Celtic as both a player and coach, tragically passed away at 51 after fighting against skin cancer.

Ex-professional soccer player Mr. Burns spent 15 years playing at Parkhead and later served as the club's manager for three seasons.

He became a member of Celtic as a young person in 1973 and played in 352 league matches for the team, scoring 52 goals. He also earned eight caps for Scotland.

Ex-Scotland player Tommy Burns was at Parkhead for 15 years as a player and later managed the club for three seasons.

Tommy Burns is still adored by fans of Celtic and the Scotland football team.

Tommy Burns started playing for Celtic at a young age in 1973. He played in 352 league games for the team, scoring 52 goals. He also earned eight caps for Scotland during his time at the club.

In 1989, he relocated to Kilmarnock and landed his initial role in leadership three years afterwards. He departed to assume the management position at Celtic in 1994 but was dismissed three years later.

After a brief period as manager of Reading, Burns took on the role of assistant coach for the Scotland national team in 2002. He eventually went back to Celtic as a coach for the main team and is still adored by fans of the club.

Mrs. Burns spoke about Thomas after he passed away, saying that Celtic was very important to him. She said that there were three things that mattered most to him - his faith, football, and family. Thomas truly lived his dream and never took anything for granted.

He was always devoted to Celtic. Angie, the laundry attendant, would often joke with him, asking if he was ever going to leave because she couldn't finish her work until he did. He would still be in his training attire, delaying her from completing her tasks.

She became angry with him and said, "Don't you have a home to return to?" For him, his most cherished memories were of the 1988 double. It was a special achievement to accomplish that during the club's 100th anniversary year.

Afterwards, when he achieved victory as a manager, it was incredible and he found great success at Kilmarnock as well, which made us really happy.

The Chairman of Celtic, Peter Lawwell, expressed his deep sorrow over the news. He described Rosemary as a loving wife to Tommy, a caring mother and grandmother. He extended his thoughts and prayers to Rosemary's grandchildren Emma, Jenna, Michael, and Jonathan, as well as to her extended family and many friends who are all devastated by this tragic event.

A representative from Jet2 confirmed that flight LS176 from Tenerife to Glasgow had to change its route and land in Cork this morning because a passenger needed medical help. The plane then continued on to Glasgow Airport.