Rangers fans have paid a touching tribute to tragic Light Blues supporter Codee Hillen at today's match against Motherwell.
The 14-year-old Brannock High School pupil died on Monday, leading the Ibrox support to applaud her memory during their clash against the Steelmen.
Rangers ace Martyn Waghorn was among those urging fans to put their hands together as a mark of respect for Codee.
Glad to see Ibrox applauding for Codee Hillen, great gesture from the fans 👏🏻
— Kirsten (@Kirsten93_) January 21, 2017
Police and emergency services rushed to a home in Holytown's Apollo Path at around 12.15am on Monday and took the third year pupil to Wishaw General.
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She died a short time later in hospital. There are thought to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
In a letter to parents at the school in Motherwell's Newarthill, headteacher Robert Colquhoun said: "It is with deep regret that I inform you of the death of one of our third year pupils Codee Hillen.
"Codee died tragically late on Monday night. Formerly a pupil of Holytown Primary School, she was known for her happy and outgoing nature, highlighting a super personality that was well appreciated by her many friends and teachers alike.
"Support across the school community is being offered to pupils by staff, psychological services and school chaplain.
"I am sure you will join me in offering our deepest sympathies and thoughts to Codee's family at this time."
One shocked parent, who did not want to be named, said: "It is tragic. She is so young. I can't bear to think if it was one of mine."
Rangers won the match 2-1.
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