Morton manager Imrie shares news of premature baby's death
Dougie Imrie said he and his partner Lauren would cherish the time with Remi
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Morton manager Dougie Imrie has shared the news that his baby girl Remi, who was recently born premature, has died.
Remi was delivered on 30 July, weighing 1lb 4oz, 14 weeks before her due date.
In a post on social media, Imrie said that his daughter had "decided it was time to rest" on Tuesday and that he and partner Lauren would cherish the time they had spent with her.
The club said that everyone had been devastated to learn of the news.
Imrie, 42, had missed Morton's game against Dunfermline on 2 August, days after Remi was born.
The club had told fans he was dealing with a "private matter".
Imrie told followers, external: "Our girl got tired in the early hours of Tuesday morning and decided it was time to rest.
He then wrote the quote from author David Ellsworth: "If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever."
Imrie added: "20 days of loving you Remi, I hope you know how much you were loved and we will cherish the short time we got to spend with you, a true wee fighter from the minute you were born.
"We love you baby girl."
Morton released a statement sharing "heartfelt condolences" with Imrie and his family.
A spokesperson said: "Greenock Morton at this time request the privacy of the family as they try to come to terms with this profound loss and we will continue to provide our full support."
'More important than football'
Social media tributes from across the game followed the news, with other clubs, supporters and the SPFL expressing condolences.
An online statement from Ayr United said: "Truly devastating news and a reminder that some things are much more important than football."
Hamilton Academical FC said: "Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with Dougie and his family at this incredibly difficult time."
Inverness Caledonian Thistle posted on X: "Everyone at the club passes our deepest condolences to, former player Dougie Imrie, his partner Lauren and their family at this sad time."
A statement from Queen's Park said: "Our thoughts are with the Imrie family, and everyone at Greenock Morton, at this time."
And from Queen of the South: "Everyone at Queen of the South would like to send our deepest condolences to Dougie and Lauren Imrie following the sad passing of their baby girl, Remi. Our thoughts are with them and their family and friends at this sad time."