A CANCER sufferer who was stuck on an island in the Indian Ocean has died despite efforts to return home to Scotland for treatment.
Jon Paul McAllister, 38, deteriorated rapidly while on holiday with his partner, Craig Park.
After falling ill, he was stuck at a medical facility on the French island Reunion, unable to take a commercial flight back to Scotland.
A JustGiving page set up to try to raise £35,000 for treatment and travel announced McAllister died with Park by his side.
The post said: “Jon Paul fought so hard against this awful illness for nine long months and now he’s at peace.
“He was a legend that will live on forever in our hearts. We were so close to getting JP home.
“We are now doing everything we can to bring JP home for that Scottish send-off he deserves.”
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