Josh Vickersa Derby star with a past at Arsenal, has taken to social media to announce sad news: his wife Laura has died due to cancer when barely three months had passed since their wedding.
Vickers, who had gotten married last June after being engaged for a year and describes his wife as “the strongest, bravest and most loving person”said that she had died after losing the battle against the disease at only 27 years old.
This is how the emotional letter he dedicates to his missing wife through his Instagram account begins: “I have written and rewritten this so many times and still I can’t find the right words to say and I don’t know if I’ll ever find them.”
“On Tuesday afternoon my wife lost her long battle with cancer. Laura is the strongest, bravest and most loving person I have ever met. Despite everything that was happening, she He continued smiling, not letting anything get in the way of having a good time and creating lifelong memories.”, he adds.
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“We have cried, laughed and danced through some difficult times. “I will cherish every moment we spent together from the first time we met until the moment you passed away peacefully,” he writes to her. “I know you will take loving care of me and continue to inspire me every day.”
Additionally, Vickers wanted to show his gratitude to all those who are supporting him during this difficult time. “Thank you to everyone who has supported me and both families during this incredibly difficult time. I truly feel lucky to have the most amazing family and friends! I love you always and forever“, ends with its text with a white heart.
His teammates wanted to show him their solidarity and paid tribute to him during yesterday’s game by holding his shirt and warming up with the message “Josh 31″ on the front of his kit.
