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Figures from sport and politics have paid tribute to Celtic legend Tommy Burns who has died at the age of 51.Figures from sport and politics have paid tribute to Celtic legend Tommy Burns who has died at the age of 51.
Burns, who played for and managed the Glasgow giants, had been undergoing treatment for skin cancer.Burns, who played for and managed the Glasgow giants, had been undergoing treatment for skin cancer.
A statement from Celtic said: "It is with great sadness that Celtic Football Club confirmed this morning that Tommy Burns has passed away.A statement from Celtic said: "It is with great sadness that Celtic Football Club confirmed this morning that Tommy Burns has passed away.
"Tommy, a true Celtic legend and wonderful man will be sadly missed by us all.""Tommy, a true Celtic legend and wonderful man will be sadly missed by us all."
Celtic's first-team coach originally contracted skin cancer in 2006.Celtic's first-team coach originally contracted skin cancer in 2006.
Although he received treatment, the disease returned in March. Former team-mate, Davie Provan, described him as "a great human being" and "decent and honest". His brave battle against cancer over the years and his deep Christian faith has also been a deep inspiration to thousands Councillor Steven Purcell, Leader Glasgow City Council class="" href="/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7402351.stm">In quotes: Tommy Burns tributes Although he received treatment, the disease returned in March.
He said: "Tommy embodied everything good about the club. He was a great example to everybody at Celtic Park. It was his passion and love for his family and for life itself that made Tommy so inspiring." Gordon Brown, Prime Minister class="" href="/1/hi/scotland/7402683.stm">Fans sad farewell to legend Burns Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said: "Tommy Burns was an outstanding servant for Celtic and Scotland.
"He was born and brought up in the Calton district of Glasgow - a stone's throw from Celtic Park - and he got to live the dream. "He always answered the call of club and country and will be hugely missed throughout the world of football and beyond.
"But football was a poor third in his life. His great devotion was Rosemary and his family, and his faith." "The grit and determination he displayed as a player and coach were very much in evidence during his brave battle against cancer.
Tommy Burns first joined Celtic as a teenager, having started his career with the city's Maryhill Juniors. "Our condolences go out to Tommy's family and friends and our thoughts are with them."
Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent his condolences to Tommy Burns's family and said his belief in good football shone through his time as Celtic boss.
'All-time great'
"His death robs Scottish football of one of its most inspirational figures of modern times and one of the nicest people in football.
"He will go down as one of the all-time great players for Glasgow Celtic.
"His belief in good football shone through in his time as Celtic manager, as well as in his service for Scotland and Kilmarnock.
"But perhaps most of all it was his passion and love for his family and for life itself that made Tommy so inspiring."
Alex Salmond: "Brave battle against cancer""Tommy Burns first joined Celtic as a teenager, having started his career with the city's Maryhill Juniors.
He was a member of the Celtic side that won the Scottish Premier Division championship and Scottish Cup in 1988 - the club's centenary year.He was a member of the Celtic side that won the Scottish Premier Division championship and Scottish Cup in 1988 - the club's centenary year.
Burns made a total of 352 league appearances for Celtic, scoring 52 goals. He also gained eight caps for Scotland.Burns made a total of 352 league appearances for Celtic, scoring 52 goals. He also gained eight caps for Scotland.
After a spell with Kilmarnock, he returned to manage Celtic in 1994.After a spell with Kilmarnock, he returned to manage Celtic in 1994.
'True gentleman'
During his three-year reign, he was unable to break Rangers stranglehold on the Premier Division.During his three-year reign, he was unable to break Rangers stranglehold on the Premier Division.
But he did end the Hoops six-year trophy famine, by winning the Scottish Cup against Airdrie at Hampden in 1995. Scotland has lost one of its greatest footballing legends and one of its most decent and genuine men Councillor Steven Purcell, Glasgow City Council leader But he did end the Hoops six-year trophy famine, by winning the Scottish Cup against Airdrie at Hampden in 1995.
On hearing of Burns' death, Peter Rafferty, of the Association of Celtic Supporters' Clubs, described him as "a true gentleman and a big family man". The deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Murdo Fraser, said "everyone involved with Scottish football will miss Tommy Burns".
"Celtic was a big part of his life but the biggest part of his life was his family," he said. He was a charismatic and important part of the game for many years, and his achievements, both as a player and manager, were substantial," he said.
Fans have laid tributes at Celtic Park "Our deepest sympathies go to his friends and family at what will be a difficult time for them."
"Legend is a word that is used quite a lot these days but he was. He was a great player with Celtic first and foremost.
"If you needed anything, Tommy Burns would always be there for you."
Councillor Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "Scotland has lost one of its greatest footballing legends and one of its most decent and genuine men.Councillor Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "Scotland has lost one of its greatest footballing legends and one of its most decent and genuine men.
Parade cancelled
"One of my earliest memories of going to Celtic Park was of seeing Celtic greats like Tommy Burns."One of my earliest memories of going to Celtic Park was of seeing Celtic greats like Tommy Burns.
"His brave battle against cancer over the years and his deep Christian faith has also been a deep inspiration to thousands."His brave battle against cancer over the years and his deep Christian faith has also been a deep inspiration to thousands.
"It's true when they say that only the good die young.""It's true when they say that only the good die young."
Meanwhile, Rangers Football Club said that in light of the news of Tommy Burns's death, it would no longer hold a parade to welcome the team home from the Uefa Cup Final.Meanwhile, Rangers Football Club said that in light of the news of Tommy Burns's death, it would no longer hold a parade to welcome the team home from the Uefa Cup Final.
A club spokesman said: "Rangers Football Club has decided it would be wholly inappropriate to take part in a public procession through Glasgow today.A club spokesman said: "Rangers Football Club has decided it would be wholly inappropriate to take part in a public procession through Glasgow today.
"Therefore the team will go directly from Glasgow Airport on their return from Manchester to Ibrox Stadium to acknowledge its supporters in a less public manner."Therefore the team will go directly from Glasgow Airport on their return from Manchester to Ibrox Stadium to acknowledge its supporters in a less public manner.
"The club would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family of Tommy Burns at this very sad time.""The club would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family of Tommy Burns at this very sad time."