We are remembering the Glasgow faces we lost in 2023.
The city sadly lost many huge characters this year as tributes poured in for them from around the world.
Now we are looking back before moving into a New Year, to honour their precious memories.
From famous celebrities to community legends, here are just some of the people Glasgow will be missing this Hogmanay.
Lady Cathy Ferguson
The city was devastated when Lady Cathy Ferguson died this year.
The 84-year-old, from Toryglen, passed away in October after being married to Sir Alex Ferguson for 57 years.
The Govan born former Manchester United manager announced that his family was “deeply saddened” by the loss of his wife.
The couple had married in 1966, after having met while they were both working at the Remington Rand typewriter factory in Glasgow.
When he announced his retirement as United manager in 2013 after an unprecedented period of success for the Red Devils, Ferguson said: “My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career, providing a bedrock of both stability and encouragement.
"Words are not enough to express what this has meant to me.”
Robert Morton
“Proper gentleman” and Glasgow Barras legend Robert Morton also sadly passed away this year.
The 85-year-old had worked at the iconic market for more than 40 years as a music vendor.
His loss was felt deeply by the community who even kept his seat out at the East End hotspot in his memory.
He had previously suffered a heart attack and stroke while working at his stall, but refused to retire.
Concerns were then raised when he missed a shift in October, which was extremely out of character, before his son found him dead at his home in Royston.
He is now being remembered as a family man who would “give away his last penny”.
John Byrne
The legendary Scottish writer and artist John Byrne passed away this year at 83-years-old.
Byrne was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire and grew up in the Ferguslie Park housing scheme.
A statement released through the Fine Art Society in Edinburgh said he died "peacefully" on Thursday with his wife Jeanine by his side.
He was best known for his Slab Boys trilogy of plays and the TV show Tutti Frutti.
Byrne attended St Mirin's Academy and later studied at the Glasgow School of Art.
He designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty, who was also brought up in Ferguslie Park.
Paul McDonagh
A legendary pub owner was hailed a ‘man of action’ after his tragic passing in July.
Paul McDonagh was renowned in Glasgow’s hospitality industry for his work with world-famous pub, the Bon Accord.
The family-run pub at Charing Cross has been in the McDonagh family for 22 years.
It is known for its impressive collection of more than 500 whiskies and rotation of over 800 different real cask ales per year. It is now run by Mr McDonagh’s son Thomas.
Mr McDonagh sadly lost his battle with cancer leaving his family and customers heartbroken.
His son Paul said: “With his eye for detail and quest for excellence, he left behind a successful business, the Bon Accord, which weathered economic downturns and even a pandemic. Despite his business success, Dad said his children were the greatest gift he ever received.”
Gerard Chalmers
A family was left “destroyed” after a grandpa died in a Glasgow fire.
Gerard Chalmers passed away after the blaze broke out in December at a flat on Ardgay Street in Shettleston.
The 59-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and investigations have been launched by police.
Now loved ones are paying their respects to the “one in a million” man who “would do anything for anyone.”
Kaya-Imaani Chambers
A Glasgow student and cafe worker left a huge hole in the community after battling cancer this year.
Kaya-Imaani Chambers, from Newlands, passed away in May leaving her family and friends devastated.
Her devoted mother, Donna Sinclair, launched the KAYA Foundation in her memory to help others get an earlier diagnosis.
It comes after the promising Strathclyde University student went to her GP several times for stomach problems and a cough.
She was given antibiotics and ultrasounds which failed to help - before finally being given a blood test that raised alarm bells.
Scans then showed she had cancer which is believed to have started in her kidneys before spreading to her lungs and bones.
Donna thinks an earlier scan could have potentially saved her life, and wants to help others have the opportunity to be checked earlier.
Alan Barr
A 'kind' Glasgow man died after his sore shoulder was actually a symptom of a lurking fatal illness.
Alan Barr passed away in May after doctors discovered he had lung cancer just four weeks earlier.
The 53-year-old, from Pollok, had been complaining of pains in his right shoulder but had no idea how serious his health issues were.
He was left devastated after attending The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and finding out he had a tumour and his cancer had also spread to his oesophagus.
Now his mum has paid tribute and is hoping her son's death will encourage others to give up smoking.
John Cairney
Legendary Glasgow-born actor John Cairney sadly died at the age of 93 in September.
The Scots star who found fame by playing Robert Burns on stage and screen was born in 1930 in the Baillieston area of the city.
John appeared in the films Jason and the Argonauts and the Titanic Drama - A Night to Remember, as well as also appearing in BBC Scotland drama Scotch on the Rocks.
Originally, he trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and was a stage actor before moving to television and films.
He briefly also attended art college but dropped out to pursue the life of an actor.
Cameron Eaglesham
The city was left shocked when Cameron Eaglesham was hit by a lorry.
The 44-year-old was knocked down in Glasgow’s East End on Duke Street at around 10.40am on Thursday, 1 June.
He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The 45-year-old female driver of the Mercedes lorry was uninjured.
Investigations were launched into the incident as officers probed the crash.
Jamie McMaster
Celtic fanatic Jamie McMaster sadly passed away just 10 days before Christmas.
The schoolboy was tragically found dead at his home and despite resuscitation attempts from his dad, could not be saved.
His parents were left devastated by the huge loss and determined to honour his memory.
The schoolboy battled an extremely rare condition called schizencephaly and cerebral palsy, both which left him with health problems.
Despite doctors warning that he may only live for ten minutes, brave Jamie lived until he was 14-years-old.
Despite being non verbal and unable to walk, his parents told the Glasgow Times that the teen never let his disabilities define him.
The major football fan is being remembered as “smiley” and “a big character”.
Ian Cook
A family was left in shock after their Rangers fan dad suddenly died in the back of a taxi.
Ian Cook suffered a massive heart attack while on his way to a local bowling club when he sadly passed away in March this year.
Loved ones used Rangers scarves and flags to pay tribute to the 52-year-old who is deeply missed.
The joiner was a huge Light blues fan and even built himself a Rangers pub in his house.
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