Scots teacher dies suddenly as tributes pour in for 'one in a million' football coach

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Tributes have been paid to an Edinburgh school teacher who died suddenly. Matthew Gray taught History and Modern Studies teacher at Musselburgh Grammar School in East Lothian.

The dad-of-two's death was confirmed by Head Teacher Jodie Hannan on social media on July 6, Edinburgh Live reports.The message read: "We are incredibly sad to let you know that Mr Gray has passed away.

He was the best of men, and will be terribly missed by everyone @mgsonline. He was a pleasure to know and work with."There will be a celebration of his life organised by pupils at 6pm on Tues 11 July at school." Those organising the event have asked mourners to wear Hibernian tops or green to honour the teacher.He was described as "always up for a laugh" and ‘one of the most down to earth people anyone could meet’ in a series of tribute posts on social media.The organisers shared on Facebook: “I’m sure all who knew Mr (Matthew) Gray would agree that he genuinely was one of the most down to earth people anyone could meet!"The impact he had on pupils both past and present is outstanding.

Whether he was having a good day or a rubbish one, he was always up for a laugh.“The stories this man had he could go on for a lifetime!