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Murray photographer dies after taking ill outside cathedral | Murray photographer dies after taking ill outside cathedral |
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A 47-year-old photographer who became unwell as press and the public gathered outside Dunblane Cathedral for Andy Murray's wedding rehearsal has died. | A 47-year-old photographer who became unwell as press and the public gathered outside Dunblane Cathedral for Andy Murray's wedding rehearsal has died. |
Gordon Jack was taken to hospital at about 16:40 on Friday, but died on Saturday afternoon. | Gordon Jack was taken to hospital at about 16:40 on Friday, but died on Saturday afternoon. |
The former Daily Record photographer collapsed and fell to the ground as pictures of Murray were taken as he walked outside the cathedral. | The former Daily Record photographer collapsed and fell to the ground as pictures of Murray were taken as he walked outside the cathedral. |
He was described as an "outstanding photographer". | He was described as an "outstanding photographer". |
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sent her condolences to Mr Jack's family. | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sent her condolences to Mr Jack's family. |
She tweeted: "Totally devastated to hear about the death of Gordon Jack. A lovely man and a great photographer. My thoughts with his family & colleagues." | She tweeted: "Totally devastated to hear about the death of Gordon Jack. A lovely man and a great photographer. My thoughts with his family & colleagues." |
'Great loss' | |
Daily Record picture editor Alasdair Baird said: "Gordon was an outstanding photographer and journalist who was loved and respected in equal measure by his colleagues. | Daily Record picture editor Alasdair Baird said: "Gordon was an outstanding photographer and journalist who was loved and respected in equal measure by his colleagues. |
"He was equally comfortable covering a warzone or a fashion shoot. | "He was equally comfortable covering a warzone or a fashion shoot. |
"His passing is a great loss to our industry and he will be sorely missed by all that knew him." | "His passing is a great loss to our industry and he will be sorely missed by all that knew him." |
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Scotland tweeted: "Our condolences to the wife and children of Gordon Jack who has died after a fall at Dunblane Cathedral covering Andy Murray's wedding." | The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Scotland tweeted: "Our condolences to the wife and children of Gordon Jack who has died after a fall at Dunblane Cathedral covering Andy Murray's wedding." |
Mr Jack, who ran a picture agency in West Lothian, was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. | Mr Jack, who ran a picture agency in West Lothian, was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. |
He is thought to have died from complications following a heart attack. | He is thought to have died from complications following a heart attack. |
He leaves a wife and three children. | He leaves a wife and three children. |
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