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Jonathan Geddes

Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey's son dies while holidaying with friends

The son of Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has suddenly passed away while on holiday with friends.

Charlie Haughey, 20, was with pals in Amsterdam when he died on Saturday morning.

The former Trinity High pupil was currently studying at Strathclyde University.

Clare Haughey is the UK's first dedicated minister for mental health (ugc)

Charlie's heartbroken brother Sean Haughey posted the devastating news to Facebook.

He said: "For those who aren't already aware, over the weekend we received the news that my brother Charlie Haughey had passed away on Saturday morning while on holiday with his friends.

"A further post will be made when funeral arrangements are finalised for those wanting to attend.

"As you can imagine, we're all devastated at the loss of a brother, son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.

"We have been very grateful for all the kind messages and support we've received over the past couple of days."

A family source told the Reformer: "Charlie was an incredibly nice young man with his whole life ahead of him, so the news is absolutely devastating. Everyone is heart-broken.

"The family are in a state of shock and they respectfully request that they be left alone to manage their grief in private at this most difficult time.”

Ms Haughey has been Rutherglen's MSP since 2016, and is currently the mental health minister in the Scottish Government.

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