A SCOTS TikTok star who survived a fatal crash that killed her pal has been found dead in her home.
Gemma Love died on Thursday, November 21, just weeks after speaking out about the long-lasting trauma she suffered as a result of the crash that killed her colleague Mary Logan, 67.
The pair, who worked together as carers for South Lanarkshire Council, had got into a collision with a jeep after stopping to help an injured animal near Biggar.
Gemma later told how pal Mary lay dying in her lap as she was trapped waiting for mercy crews to save them.
Mary suffered fatal injuries while Gemma was in intensive care and had to have a seven-hour reconstructive surgery on a crushed hip and pelvis following the smash in January 2019.
Just weeks before her death she told the Daily Record the crash “ruined her life”.
She said: “I can’t stand up for more than ten minutes and I live in chronic pain every single day.
“I have severe depression, ongoing grief, PTSD and I have also developed an eating disorder.
“I live every day in that crash – I’ve had to learn to try and cope with the trauma myself.
“It has ruined my life.”
Police have said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Family and friends of Gemma – who was known as Gema online – have been left stunned by her sudden death and took to social media to pay tribute.
Her brother George Stanfield said: “Had another devastating loss to the family today with the loss of my sister Gema, we are beyond heartbroken.
“Thank you for everyone’s messages, we will get back to everyone in time, but obviously still trying to process things.”
Pal Jodie Edgar replied : “I’m so so sorry George. I’m heartbroken and can’t even imagine how yous are feeling, she was one in a million. “
Gemma and her family had still been grieving the loss of their mum who passed away two years ago.
After hearing about Gemma’s death one pal Shannon Stevenson said: “Such devastating news yesterday, rest in peace gema. Back with your mammy hen. Amazing lassie inside and out. You will be missed by so many.”
Jemma Hopkins said: “My heart is absolutely broken. She was one in a million.”
Sinead Quicgley added: “Actually devastated. What a lassie honestly Rest easy Gema.”
Caitlin McCroskie said: “No that’s heartbreaking I follow this girl on TikTok, may you rest in peace.”
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.25am on Thursday, 21 November, 2024, were made aware of the death of a 27-year-old woman in the Cromarty Road area of Airdrie.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances however the death is not being treated as suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
