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Heartfelt tributes for young 'fun-loving' Edinburgh dad after he passes away

Tributes have poured in this week for a young Edinburgh dad who sadly passed away on Wednesday in the Marie Curie hospice.

Hearts fan Euan Smith, 24, was well-loved across the city as a stunned community came to terms with the tragic news.

The dad-of-two leaves behind his daughters six-year-old Cleo and two-year-old Freyha who he doted on.

A memorial is being held tonight outside Tynecastle Stadium at 8pm to let balloons and lanterns into the sky to remember Euan amid an outpouring of emotion.

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Euan knew many other Hearts fans from attending games and was well-respected in the Jambo community.

Fellow fans are organising a clap in the 24th minute for Euan at tomorrow's Scottish Cup semifinal when his beloved Hearts take on capital rivals Hibs

Speaking to Edinburgh Live, mum of Euan's daughter Cleo, Danielle Walker said: "I just want everyone to know how much Cleo loved him and all his family.

"Euan was the funniest, most caring, strongest person you would ever meet would do anything for his two girls and his family.

"He loved Hearts and fishing and Jake was his best friend."

She continued: "Natalie, Freyha's mum has said she is broken for her daughter Freyha, and that Euan was a lovely dad who dotted on Freyha.

"Jake was his best friend and he would do anything for him, was always there with him and Harvey and Catherine his parents are devastated as well as Emily his little sister.

"The rest of his family who are also devastated and heartbroken he was loved by so many.

"Cleo spent everyday with her loving dad and was always by his side.

"We are honestly broken but Euan will always life on in our hearts."

His auntie Laura Smith said: "Last night we lost our amazing nephew Euan Smith, many of you know he has fought a long and hard battle all his life with his heart condition.

"I have never known a more courageous fun loving human.

"We will all miss him dearly and no words can express how heartbroken we all are. I know you will be watching over us all, you are at peace now."

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Just last weekend Euan received a special visit from Hearts striker Liam Boyce who posed for pictures with the super fan.

Others from across the capital posted their own touching tributes online.

Carrie Mackay shared: “rest easy Euan Smith My heart breaks for his family, beautiful girls and all his friends. One of life’s genuine souls.

“Life can be so cruel, to speak to someone who was so full of positivity to this in just a few days is genuinely heartbreaking.

Leni Crosbie said: “I am really not good at these types of posts, but you were one of my closest friends during my little crazy era so it feels wrong not to.

“Euan, I could always pride you on being such an amazing dad to your girls.

“I am blessed to have known you , I’m sure you know how much I appreciated you from our chat.

“I am absolutely gutted that you’ve passed, your presence in the world will be well and truly missed. Rest Easy Euan.”

Lyndsey Isimo said: “Rest in paradise Pablo you fought till the end lad and always with a smile.

“Today is a sad day. Let's do this as I know you were excited to make the game sadly you will be there in spirit, rest in peace.”

While Demi Sinclair added: “Heartbreaking to hear the news, rest easy up there Euan Smith - it was a pleasure spending my high school years with you. What a guy.”

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