Rangers star John Souttar's brother has died following an extended sickness aged 42. Aaron Souttar, who had motor neurone illness, handed away on Sunday, July 17.
John paid tribute to his "brother, hero and greatest mate" after his household revealed the information of his passing on social media.
His sister Alisa Shand stated on Fb: "On Sunday seventeenth July, our stunning Aaron handed away, after an extended sickness, aged 42. A beloved accomplice of Paula, adored and proud dad of Hamish, deeply liked son of Jack and Caroline, step-son of Heather and Mark, liked brother of Ailsa, John, Harry and Mhiran."
Aaron's funeral came about at Parkgrove Crematoriumin Friokheim on Thursday. Household and pals then went on to Brechin Golf Membership, the place proficient golfer Aaron was a earlier membership captain. Earlier than the ceremony, the household stated they might welcome donations in support of My Identify’5 Doddie Basis and MND Scotland.
John devoted his Scotland aim towards Denmark to Aaron again in November. The Ibrox defender, who performed for Hearts on the time, had battled again from two career-threatening achilles accidents earlier than scoring a fairytale opener within the match.
He had acquired a late call-up to the squad as a substitute for Scott McTominay - and after netting within the 2-0 win, he stated: “My brother Aaron, he is at dwelling. He could not make it tonight however that was for him as a result of he helped me so much throughout my rehab, in order that was for him."
Following the devastating information tributes to Aaron flooded in. Jillian McEwan stated: "Such an enormous loss. He'll be enormously missed and positively not forgotten, particularly his wisecracks."
Stuart Lok Lockhart stated: "Unhappy occasions. Maintain the excessive balls low up there Massive Fella. RIP."
Grant Sutherland stated: "So sorry to listen to. Aaron was an absolute gentleman, ideas are with you all."
Denis Morrison added: "Such unhappy information, he was a fantastic man."
John Souttar, who signed for Rangers from Hearts in the summertime, made his league debut within the 2-1 win towards Livingston on Saturday. The centre again began the match earlier than being substituted within the 67th minute.
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