HUNDREDS of people have paid tribute to Alice Sheridan following the news of her death.
We previously reported that the 84-year-old passed away after a fire at her flat in Cardonald last night.
Her son Tommy Sheridan, the former Scottish Socialist Party leader and MSP, paid tribute to the "passionate trade unionist and socialist".
More than 1,200 people left messages of condolences following the news.
One person wrote: "So sorry for your loss Tommy. Alice was a true Glesga wummin. The experiences and knowledge she shared were inspiring and I'm thankful for her support as a youngster coming through solidarity. May she rest in eternal peace."
Another added: "I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mum was indeed some wummin. She was a fighter for working people through and through. Thinking of you all."
Someone said: "Tommy, I only had the privilege of meeting your mum on a few occasions but she left an indelible impression. She was a huge character, a passionate fighter for justice and most importantly a really lovely woman."
Another commented: "Such a heartbreak! What a wonderful, inspirational woman. Totally fearless in the fight for social justice. Scotland will be a poorer place without her."
Others shared how much they loved and respected Alice.
One said: "Deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family Tommy, this is very sad news indeed. Your mum Alice was a real fighter for our class and I had so much love and respect for her."
Another added: "Absolutely heartbroken to hear this Tommy. Alice was an incredible inspiration to women and a fine example to us all."
Someone else wrote: "So sorry for your loss Tommy. Alice was one in a million. I will cherish the short time she was in my life. Always remembered, never forgotten."
Mr Sheridan rose to prominence in Scotland during a campaign against the poll tax in the late 1980s when he was the public face of a mass campaign against paying the controversial tax.
He formed the Scottish Socialist Party in the late 1990s which eventually went on to elect six MSPs to the Scottish Parliament in its’ peak.
His mother often stood as a candidate for the party and the Solidarity Party which he subsequently led.
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