British rugby player Scot James died after an alleged attack while on a family holiday in Turkey left him brain dead. The 34-year-old passed away at The Royal Glamorgan hospital on Sunday July 26
The family of a British rugby player have paid tribute to him following his recent passing.
Scot James died after an alleged attack while on a family holiday in Turkey left him brain dead. The 34-year-old from Maesteg passed away at The Royal Glamorgan hospital on Sunday July 26 after he was flown back to Wales via air ambulance from Turkey on Friday July 24.
Scot’s family have now paid tribute to the ‘devoted son, grandson, brother, partner, father, uncle and friend’ just days after he died. The family released a heartbreaking tribute via police.
It read: “Our beloved Scot was at the centre of our family and was deeply loved by everyone who knew him. He was a devoted son, grandson, brother, partner, father, uncle and friend, whose kindness and loyalty touched countless lives. He had a warm heart, a great sense of humour, and a natural ability to bring people together, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
“As a family, we are heartbroken by his loss. No words can truly express the pain we are experiencing or the void his passing has left in our lives. We will treasure the time we shared with him and hold him close in our hearts always. Although Scot’s life was taken far too soon, the love he gave, and the impact he had on those around him, will never be forgotten.
“We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support, kindness and compassion shown to our family during this incredibly difficult time. We also extend our sincere thanks to all those who have cared for Scot and supported us throughout this ordeal. We respectfully ask that our family’s privacy is honoured as we grieve together and begin to come to terms with this devastating loss.”
His local rugby club, which hosted a football tournament to raise funds in recent weeks, paid tribute to Scot on social media. Maesteg Celtics RFC wrote on Facebook: “We are deeply saddened to share the heart-breaking news that our former player, Scot James, sadly passed away yesterday. Everyone at the club is devastated by this news, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time. Scot will be remembered as an outstanding player and a great character and friend by everyone who had the pleasure of sharing the field with him.”
An FCDO spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British national who died following an incident in Turkey and are in contact with the local authorities.”
The Mirror has approached the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Turkish Police Foreign Relations Office for comment.
