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Glasgow man killed in bus crash was 'full of life and fun' as tributes paid to amazing character

Tributes have been paid to a Glasgow man who died after being hit by a bus in Glasgow.

John Robertson, 39, sadly passed away in the early hours after a crash on Argyle Street in Finnieston, near to Gray Street and the Park Bar, at 12.05am on Monday morning (June 5).

Now heartbroken friends have taken to social media to remember the Skye native, describing him as "full of life".

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One wrote: "One of life’s best. Really did light up every room he was in. Sending so much love and strength to you all and Johns family. We love you John."

John lived in Glasgow and family in Skye, where he was loved and respected.

And he was "chief roadie" for the popular Glasgow band, Trail West, who cancelled an upcoming gig after learning of his death.

They posted online: "We are all absolutely devastated to have lost one of our closest friends; our chief roadie and one of the best people we’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, John Robertson.

"John’s loss has affected so many people. He was an amazing character who was loved by so many. He lit up every room and so many of our events won’t be the same without him there along with us. There’s so much more that could be said; at the moment we are all stunned and coming to terms with such a terrible loss.

"We’ve thought long and hard about this weekend’s show in Skye and we just don’t feel right at the thought of being on stage, especially in Skye, where John spent a lot of his time.

"Our thoughts are with Boyd, Sheila, James, Raghnall and all of John’s friends and family at this very difficult time."

The much loved 39 year-old had recently visited Nepal on an incredible venture to climb Mount Everest, reaching the South Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364 metres.

John Roberston died after being struck by a bus on Monday, June 5 (Police Scotland)

Hundreds of touching tributes have been paid to John, with many describing him as a "highland gentleman", "one of a kind" and " full of life".

One read: "So many broken hearts right now. The world will certainly be a little darker without John in it. He lit up every room and he will be missed beyond measure."

Our thoughts are with John's family and friends during this difficult time.

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