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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Ewan Paton

Rangers pay tribute after tragic death of a fan at Ibrox

Rangers have paid tribute to the woman who tragically died while attending the club's Scottish Premiership match against Aberdeen last night.

Police were called to reports of a woman taking unwell at Ibrox on Wednesday, January 15.

The 39-year-old was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away.

Rangers say they are devastated by the news and will be reaching out to the woman's family to offer their support.

A spokesperson for the club said: "Rangers Football Club is devastated to have learned of the tragic passing of one of our supporters at last night’s match with Aberdeen.

"The thoughts of everyone at Rangers are with their family and friends. The club will be reaching out to the family to offer our support at this deeply sad and difficult time."


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A spokesperson for Police Scotland said:  “On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, we received a report of a woman having taken unwell at a match at Ibrox Stadium.

“Emergency services attended and the 39-year-old woman was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where she died.

“The death is being treated as unexplained but not believed to be suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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