Ex-Toon Coach Dies Of Cancer!
Last Updated : 15-May-2008 by
Former Newcastle first-team coach originally contracted skin cancer in 2006 and although he received treatment, the disease returned in March.
A statement from Celtic on their official website 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."