| Intro | Scottish footballer |
| Was |
Sports official Athlete Football player Association football player Association football manager |
| From | United Kingdom |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 23 November 1976, Bellshill |
| Death |
5 March 2006, Coatbridge (aged 29 years) |
Brian Hetherston (23 November 1976 – 5 March 2006) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a midfielder. His brother is Peter Hetherston.
Career
Born in Bellshill, Hetherston played in Scotland and Ireland for St Mirren, Sligo Rovers and Raith Rovers.
Later life and death
Hetherston retired from professional football after suffering kidney and lung damage following an epileptic fit; he died following a suspected fit on 5 March 2006.