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Young Glasgow mum dies in hospital after collapsing on Castlemilk street

A young mum has died after taking unwell on a Glasgow street.

Tributes have been paid to Ashley Carvill, 34, who passed away in hospital after being found unresponsive by passers-by in Castlemilk last week.

The mother-of-two was described as having "a heart of gold" and fought for several days before passing away at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Sunday, the Daily Record reports.

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Her devastated sister broke the sad news in a Facebook post yesterday, she said: "I just couldn't face writing this out.

"On Sunday my heart shattered into a million pieces.

"My amazing big sister passed away, someone I never ever thought I'd have to be without. And it still hasn't sunk in for me, this feels like a nightmare. I still can't believe what has happened

"I've never known anyone like you Ashley. You did everything for everyone around you selflessly and you have the biggest heart of gold I've ever seen.

"Every room you entered you brought light and smiles to, everyone absolutely adores you for the person you are and the way you make people feel about themselves. You really are one in a zillion, there's no one out there like you.

"I'll never ever stop looking up to you as I always have since forever, that has never stopped for one moment, you've always been my idol and my hero, no matter what.

"You will always be my beautiful big sister, my rock, and my soulmate. I can't begin to tell you how much I am going to miss you, Ashley.

"I'm so so proud to have you as my big sister. I love you with my whole heart unconditionally, always and forever.

"Rest in Peace my angel, till we meet again."

The tragic news prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the community.

Castlemilk Community News wrote: "RIP Castlemilk Legend Ashley Carvill.

"Such a sad loss.

"Thoughts with her friends, family and two young sons."

One well-wisher said: "My deepest condolences to family absolutely heartbreaking and those two wee boys god love them."

And another added: "Absolutely heartbreaking. Such a beautiful girl. Thinking of your boys and the rest of the family."

A friend recalled happier times, she wrote: "Heartbreaking. I have so many good memories of us as kids growing up on Glenacre. Rest In Peace beautiful girl. Sending so much love to her family and kids."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 2pm on Wednesday, September 21 police were called to the Arnprior Street area of Castlemilk, Glasgow, following a report of a woman taking unwell. She was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

"Officers have since been informed that the woman died on Sunday, 25 September. Next of kin have been made aware."

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