Tragic Emma Egan, aged 30, is thought to have had a heart attack
Emma Egan, aged 30, is thought to have had a heart attack
Dad Donald said: “We were planning a wedding. Now we are planning a funeral.”
Accountant Emma collapsed at the home she shared with fiance Kerr Brooks after coming home from a hen holiday in Ibiza.
Worried Kerr was away working and couldn’t raise Emma on the phone, so he asked his brother to go round and check on her.
No one in the family could get any response from Emma so the brother broke into the house. He discovered her body inside.
Donald said: “He smashed the door in and that’s when he found her. It’s terrible.
“She had been complaining of palpitations before and it looks as if she had a massive heart attack.
“Everyone has come round to support Kerr.
“He is just devastated. We were planning a wedding, now we’re planning a funeral.”
A family friend said: “Emma had been away for a week in Ibiza and came back to prepare for her big wedding.
“She was so full of life and had the world at her feet.
“She was clever, outgoing, warm and was making such a success of her life.
“Her loss will be felt by so many people.
“It is beyond words to think that she was planning her wedding and her future and was struck down so young.”
Emma, originally from Cleland in Lanarkshire, worked for Muller Wiseman Dairies.
Douglas Laing of the company said: “She will be greatly missed.
“She was a delight to work with, a great colleague and mentor to others. She was highly talented and had a fantastic career ahead of her.
“Our thoughts are with her family and fiance at this time.”
Pal Lisa Malinowski McCollough, said: “My heart is heavy for Emma Egan’s family and dearest friends at this sad time.
“Love to all of you. What a joy she was to be around, and I feel blessed to have known her for just a fraction of a moment.”
Derek Sinclair wrote: “Can’t believe it, wee Brooksy. Thoughts are with you and all the family. Devastated to be honest. RIP Emma.”
Kevin Blyth said: “Very sad to hear of your loss Kerr. Absolutely devastated for you.
“Thoughts are with you and your family and hope that you have plenty of support around you.”
Annie Van Den Broek wrote: “Kerr, there are no words that can express how sorry we are to hear about Emma. We became instant friends with you both when you were in New Zealand.
“I know how happy you two were together, travelling all over the place. I can’t imagine how you are feeling, but I hope of everyone’s good wishes will one day help you through this terrible tragedy.”
Matthew Douglas Johnson wrote: “So many good times mate! Meeting you guys in New Zealand, catching up in Sydney.
“You and Emma were great and I am proud to know both of you. So very sorry to hear about your loss. Abi, Aurora and my thoughts are with you and Emma’s family at this time.”
Pamela McCarron said: “I know how much Emma meant to you Kerr, she lived her life to the full. You both did and Emma will always be by your side. Mick and I have not stopped thinking about you, and both families.
“Emma will shine bright always – God bless. I will miss her forever, taken to soon.”
Police confirmed they were called to Emma’s home at 8.15am on Thursday. A post mortem will be carried out and a report will go to the fiscal but her death is not being treated as suspicious