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Kaitlin Easton

Family pay tribute to 'awe inspiring' Scots mum who died after 20 year health battle

The heartbroken family of a Scots woman who died at the age of 40 have paid tribute to the 'awe inspiring' gran following a 20-year health battle. Gemma Butler, a double amputee, died on January 15 after suffering a massive heart attack on November 5.

Gemma, who suffered from maturity-onset diabetes, was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) where she spent 10 weeks in intensive care .

She managed to pull through but two days after being discharged, her blood pressure dropped dramatically and she was readmitted. On January 15, Gemma, from Linwood, died surrounded by her loved ones.

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