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Scots shinty star dies suddenly aged just 31 as tributes pour in for 'shining light taken too soon'

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Dozens of heartfelt tributes have poured in for a talented Scots shinty star who died suddenly aged just 31. Andy ‘Tosh’ Mackintosh, from Newtonmore, sadly passed away on June 1 leaving behind his devastated family, friends and teammates.

The former Scotland international has been hailed as a “true soldier” of the sport, with clubs across the country sending their condolences.

Newtonmore Camanachd Club led the tributes to Andy, who followed in his father Iain’s footsteps by playing for his hometown team.The club took to social media to share touching photographs of the defender, who captained the team to a Camanachd Cup and MacTavish Cup double in 2018, and his young family over the years.Alongside the pictures, the said: “There literally aren’t any words to convey our feelings at the Club today.

For now we will let these precious pictures do the talking.“Our love, prayers and every waking thought are with Megan, Marnie, Hadley, Iain, Christine, Alison, the Mackintosh family and all of Andy’s many, many friends, we send our deepest condolences to them all.“A shining light has been taken from us, from the shinty world and from our community.”Andy’s fiancée shared a moving family photograph on social media and said: “Thank you all for messaging.

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