Tributes flood in after tragic cancer death of mum just hours before her dream wedding to childhood sweetheart

Tributes have flooded in through the Evening News' social media channels.

Hazel Jack (right) and friend Gillian Anderson (left)

Tributes have poured in following the tragic death of a mother who passed away moments before her dream wedding was set to start.

Hazel Jack, 42, was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago but was told by specialists at Edinburgh's Western General Hospital earlier this month that she had only weeks to live.

This news escalated Hazel's plans to marry her childhood sweetheart Jonathan Gauld, also 42, and friends took to Facebook to make their “gorgeous girl's dream wedding" happen.

Hazel Jack, 42, was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago

Since then, help had been pouring in from across the country with people donating everything from transport to wedding dresses after her story appeared in the Evening News.

Family confirmed that Hazel passed away on Thursday morning at her home in Biggar, just before her dying wish to be married could be granted.

Hazel’s fiance and their three-year-old son Darrach decided to go ahead with the day's plan and use the wedding as an opportunity to celebrate the life of their “brave” mother and fiancee.

They invited everyone who helped make Hazel’s special day possible to join them in a celebration of her life at nearby Cornhill Castle where the wedding was set to happen.

Hundreds of heartbroken readers left their well-wishes on the Evening News' Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Mags Mcmillan wrote: "Totally heartbreaking, sending prayers to family and friends," while Fiona Inglis added: "Poor Hazel that is so sad. Thoughts are with your friends and family RIP."

Caroline Davidson said: "That Is terribly sad . The only saving grace, is that she would have been lifted in spirit with the kindness and joy from people who care, and to look forward to her wedding. RIP thoughts with her family and friends."

Anna Kirkwood wrote: "So sad but a beautiful idea to celebrate her life on what would have been her wedding day. Rest in peace beautiful soul. She’ll be there in spirit ❤️ Make moments count.

Christine McLauchlin added: "So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with family and friends. Rest in peace Hazel."

Isobel Logan said: "So sad to hear.thoughts with family friends and especially her partner who must be devastated."

Rachel MacAllister wrote: "As if it wasn't already horrendous enough. The poor woman and her family. My heart goes out to them even more. It must be even more difficult to see her pass before her last wish was fulfilled. Just utterly heartbreaking."

Karen McDonald said "Oh how heartbreaking. She will be there I spirit though. Thoughts with her family and friends. Shine bright young lady."