Schoolboy dies suddenly as tributes paid to 'footballer with cheeky wee smile'

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Tributes have been paid to a schoolboy who died suddenly aged 6. Jack Stewart, from Dundee, passed away on Sunday, May 7. The talented youngster had played for Dundee West FC since he was three and has been remembered by the club as a popular 'wee westie'.The devastated club announced Jack's tragic passing on Facebook.

Hundreds of messages of support and love for the young player have since flooded in.Jack's teammates have honoured the Sidlaw View Primary pupil by retiring his number 19 in the 2016s age group so that it will always remain his.In a statement the club wrote: "All at Dundee West are devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Jack Stewart."Jack aged 6, joined the club as a Wee Westies player at age of 3."Jack continued his football with the West through the Wee Westies and into Fun 4s with the 2016s age group where Jack proudly wore the number 19 shirt."As a mark of respect this number 19 will be retired as a squad number by the 2016s and will remain as Jack's number."Jack, a pupil at Sidlaw View PS, was a popular member of the 2016s squad and Dundee West was a massive part of Jack's life."Jack's Dad, Ian also supported his son and the 2016s team by volunteering to help Jack and his teammates as well as supporting fellow coaches with coaching and general help of the team."All our thoughts are with Ian, Jillian and Jack's younger sister Rebecca as well as the wider family."The Stewart family as well as the wider family are committed and invested to the West and local community, being involved in different teams and age groups across the club. "At this time the Dundee West 2016s and club will do all we can to support the family at this unbelievably sad time. "Longer term we will look to pay tribute to Jack