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70-Year-Old Rangers Supporter Dies After Medical Emergency at Ibrox Stadium

Confirmed by Police Scotland with no suspicious circumstances, the death of a 70-year-old Rangers fan prompted the club to offer support to the bereaved family.

Overview

  • A 70-year-old Rangers supporter suffered a medical emergency in the Bill Struth Main Stand during the Premiership opener against Dundee on August 9 and later died in hospital.
  • Police Scotland confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
  • Rangers FC expressed devastation at the loss and pledged to reach out to the fan’s next of kin with support.
  • Saturday’s match ended in a 1-1 draw after James Tavernier scored a stoppage-time penalty, with Rangers finishing the game at ten men.
  • Fans shared condolences on social media and commended the swift actions of paramedics, police and stadium stewards.