July 4th 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosemary Burns, the beloved wife of Scottish football legend Tommy Burns. In the early hours of Wednesday, Rosemary tragically lost her life while on a return flight from Tenerife to Glasgow. She was 69 years old and leaves behind four children that she shared with Tommy.
Rosemary's health had taken a turn for the worse while on holiday in Tenerife. She made the decision to cut her trip short and return home to Scotland. However, her condition continued to deteriorate during the flight, according to a source close to the family who spoke to the Daily Record. The pilot declared an on-board incident and the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cork.
As the source explained, "Rosemary became unwell while on holiday in Tenerife. She decided to end her trip and fly back to Scotland." The flight, which was supposed to land in Glasgow, was diverted to Cork instead.
Tommy Burns was a beloved figure in the world of football, known as a legend among fans of Celtic FC. He and Rosemary first met when they were just 17 years old, at a disco in Glasgow. They married in 1980 and were together for 28 years until Tommy's passing in 2008 at the age of 51.
According to reports, Rosemary was provided with an oxygen mask by the flight crew to help her breathe. Two passengers with medical training also came forward to assist her on the flight, as shared by a fellow passenger with the Scottish Sun. "Everyone was really concerned about her and it was obviously very serious by the way the crew were acting," they said.
The flight, operated by Jet2, confirmed that it had been diverted to Cork due to a passenger falling ill on board. Upon landing, paramedics were waiting to assist Rosemary off the plane. Tributes for her have been pouring in from football fans, with one saying, "Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of many Celtic fans."
Rosemary and Tommy's love story was one that captured the hearts of many. They were married for nearly three decades until Tommy's passing from skin cancer. Together, they had four children: Emma, Jenna, Michael, and Jonathan. Tommy was beloved not just by Celtic fans, but also by those in the wider Scottish football community. At his funeral, Rangers legends Ally McCoist and Walter Smith served as pallbearers, a testament to the love and respect he had earned from all sides. Rosemary will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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