WT Morrison Funeral DirectorsThe family of a young man who died after falling unwell while taking part in a half-marathon in Glasgow have said they are “heartbroken”.
Aaron Johnston, of County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, took unwell during the Winter Warmer Run at Glasgow Green on Saturday morning.
The 24-year-old was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he died a short time later.
Aaron’s family confirmed his passing on social media, adding that they are “heartbroken”.
In a statement shared on a business page for Ashwood Garden Centre, they said: “We are completely heartbroken that our precious Aaron Johnston, Son of Niall and Joy and brother to Hayley, Adam and Jessica died suddenly yesterday.
“Words cannot describe what we are going through now.”
They said the garden centre would be closed until further notice.
A funeral notice also shared online has asked for any donations to be made to Chest, Heart and Stroke NI.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended following a report of a 24-year-old man having taken unwell at Glasgow Green around 11.15am on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
“The man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he died a short time later.
“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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