Last Updated: Thu, 15 May 2008 13:53
Celtic have expressed their "great sadness" after confirmation that former player and manager Tommy Burns has died from skin cancer.
The former Scotland international had been undergoing treatment in both Glasgow and France in recent weeks after the disease returned in March.
The 51-year-old first-team coach spent 15 years as a player at Parkhead and also managed the club for three seasons from 2004.
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.
"Clearly, our thoughts are very much with Tommy's wife Rosemary and his family at this extremely difficult time."