SNP minister Clare Haughey’s son has died while on holiday with his friends.
Charlie, 20, died in Amsterdam over the weekend.
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Ms Haughey, MSP for Rutherglen since 2016, is the SNP’s mental health minister.
Charlie's brother, Sean, said the family were "devastated at the loss of a brother, son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend".
He wrote on Facebook: "We have been very grateful for all the kind messages and support we've received over the past couple of days."
He said Charlie died on Saturday morning.
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Charlie was found dead in a hostel on Spuistraat in Amsterdam on Saturday morning. The police are investigating the cause of his death.
Bruce Crawford, convener of the SNP group at Holyrood, said: “This is devastating news and our thoughts are with our dear friend and colleague Clare, her family and all those who knew Charlie.
“The family is very grateful for the warm messages received and kindly request that their privacy is respected at this time.”
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