Celtic star�s sister loses cancer fight

[pete 2,499]

THE sister of Celtic star Scott Brown has died of cancer at the age of 21.

 

The club confirmed today that Fiona Brown had lost her long battle against the disease. Scott and the rest of the family have been left devastated by the loss.

 

The 22-year-old footballer, younger brother Stewart, 20, and mum Heather, 46, who live in the Fife village of Hill of Beath, have asked for privacy as they come to terms with the tragedy.

 

A club spokesman said today: "It is with great sadness that Celtic Football Club announced that Scott Brown's sister Fiona has passed away after a long battle against cancer.

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"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Scott and his family at this difficult time.

 

"Clearly, Scott and his family will be receiving every support from the club."

 

The midfielder was left out of George Burley's Scotland squad for the friendly against the Czech Republic tomorrow.

 

He secured a �£4.4million move from Edinburgh club Hibs to Celtic in May last year.

 

This is where you realise football is just a game. A horrible thing for anyone to come through and maybe the reason for his poor form.

 

Wishing Scott and his family all the strength they need to get through this..

[Hurlock 0]

That's sad news indeed, life only begins at 21.

[Gribz 842]

Jeez thats a shame, only 21

[Jon 0]

Horrible disease. Sad news indeed. 21 seems to make it sound worse but anyone any age fighting that battle and losing is sad. Thouhgts go out to all of the family.

[br1ndy 0]

So so sad. Thoughts to Scott Brown and his family.

[Gazza_8 233]

Jeezo, that's so sad.

[craig 5,199]

Concur, thoughts to Scott's family at this very terrible time. 21 is such a waste of life.

[porno_piper 0]

Not that I'm feeling sorry for timmy, but they do seem to be having a time of it just now eh... Poor girl only 21, no matter how shit you might think life is, there is always someone worse off eh.

 

R.I.P

[Bluedell 5,607]

I had heard a while ago that she wasn't well and that was a large influence on why Brown had lost form.

 

I got told it by a journalist and I believe that the press did not publicise it, which is good to see that they respect some level of privacy.

 

A real shame that someone should die so young.

[Cotter 0]

That's awful. No wonder he's been off form. Don't think i'd care too much about a game if I was in his situation. Best wishes to Scott and his family.