Colin Weir and his then-wife scooped the prize in 2011.
The winner of one of the UK’s biggest Euromillions jackpots has died.
Colin Weir, 71, and wife Chris, from Largs in North Ayrshire, claimed the £161 million prize back in 2011.A spokeswoman for his personal lawyers said: ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Colin Weir early today after a short illness.‘No further comment will be made other than to offer sincere thanks to the staff of University Hospital Ayr for their care and compassion.
They also invested in Partick Thistle Football Club which led to the youth set-up being rebranded the Thistle Weir Youth Academy and a section of their Firhill Stadium being named the Colin Weir Stand.
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