Shirley Erskine has sadly passed away just weeks after her husband’s passing

Tennis sensation Andy Murray is mourning the loss of his grandmother, who sadly passed away just weeks after his grandfather Roy Erskine died. Shirley Erskine, died last week according to a touching tribute posted by Andy’s cousin.

The actor Ailsa Erskine, posted the heartbreaking news on Instagram with a selection of 19 pictures dedicated to her ‘one of a kind’ grandmother.

The loving caption said: “We said goodbye to my sweet, amazing, hilarious and one of a kind granny last week. She lit up every room she walked into, smiled at every stranger she passed and was always guilty of having too much chatter down Dunblane High Street.

“I will miss her so much but there will not be a day that goes by that I won’t think of her and take a little bit of her with me. What a life she led and I will count my lucky stars to have grown up with such a light of a woman in my life. Sleep well granny, mini, fairy b, gran gran, Shirley E, my best friend. Thanks for giving me the gift of the gab. Say hi to Grandpa for me. Love you so much.”

The comment section was full of tributes from those who knew Shirley. Elaine Ritchie said: “What a wonderful grand-daughter you are Beautiful words.”

Joanne Crawford commented: “What a lovely tribute to your gran. She was always such a lovely lady when she was interviewed about her grandsons and you xxx”

The tributes went on with Susan Gillespie writing: “So saddened to read this message – fond memories of Tennis Week in Elgin @ St.leonards hotel xx.” Jane Mccormack expressed: “So sorry to hear about your Granny and Grandpa x sending our love to you all.”

Shirley’s death follows the passing of her husband Roy Erskine, Andy’s grandfather, who died just weeks ago at age 94. Roy was a keen tennis player and also played football professionally for Hibernian, Stirling Albion and Cowdenbeath in his youth.

The news of his passing was announced by his former club Stirling Albion, who paid their respects. The tribute read: “Everyone at Stirling Albion was saddened to learn of the passing of former player, Roy Erskine, on the 19th of January 2026.

“Roy joined Albion from Troon Juniors in August 1954 and played with the club for two seasons before leaving for Cowdenbeath in In recent years, Roy had been a regular with his daughter Judy at club hospitality where he enjoyed speaking with supporters and chatting about his time at the club.

“He was particularly pleased to help celebrate the club’s League 2 championship win in 2022-23. A well-known and popular figure in Dunblane where he spent many years as an Optician, he will be sorely missed.”

The pair were big tennis fans often seen supporting both of their grandsons courtside.