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Young Scot dies from 'undiagnosed illness' as dad hails 'popular' footie fan

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A popular young Scot has died from an undiagnosed illness leaving her loved ones 'heartbroken' and 'shocked'. Jessica Courtney from Leith, Edinburgh died on January 31 aged 23.

An 'undiagnosed illness ' was cited as the reason for the Hibernian FC fan's tragic passing. One month on from her funeral, Jessica's best friend, Chantelle Cramb, has arranged a tribute for at Easter Road on April 2 asking fans to clap during the 23rd minute of the game against Dundee United.

Jessica's bereft father, Jeff, is bowled over by the kind gesture for his 'popular' daughter. He told our sister title Edinburgh Live : "It's not been many pleasant times of late. "I'm amazed at what Chantelle has done so far, it's very touching."I just can’t believe such a response, I knew Jessica was a popular girl but the response so far is beyond belief."The father and daughter duo went to their first game together back in 2004.Jeff added: "Jessica first attended Easter Road with myself back in November 2004 versus Motherwell and Hibs won, she met Pat Stanton, Lawrie Reilly and Grant Stott that day."She seemed to really enjoy it and looked forward to going to games there after."I think I was more excited than Jess that day but she later she knew who they were."She also attended Hampden on many occasions taking along a friend and had some happy triumphant journeys."I will be attending the game on the 2nd April."I will meet up with Chantelle, but we will be separated through seating arrangement unfortunately."It will be very emotional, the more I hear and read I get more emotional just reading messages is very touching."She certainly chose very sincere supporting good people as her friends colleagues."Chantelle met Jessica when they were both in

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