Aston Villa midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has revealed that she and her partner, Luton midfielder Liam Walsh, have lost their child while pregnant.
The couple announced they were expecting in a video posted to social media earlier this month showing the pair painting ‘mum + dad’ onto a wall together with the September due date, and proudly holding ultrasound scans.
England international Kearns, 24, took to Instagram on Sunday night to share the sad news in a post to her Stories.
She wrote: ‘With very heavy hearts, we wish to share that we’ve lost our baby while pregnant.
‘The past weeks have been full of a type of sadness that’s hard to elucidate, and we’re still trying to come back to terms with all of it.
‘At once, we’re specializing in recovering and supporting one another through this. We truly appreciate the love and support around us greater than we are able to say.’
Walsh, 28, shared the identical post to his Stories.
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Aston Villa Women offered their condolences on X, in a post reading: ‘We’re sending all our love and support to Missy Bo and Liam at this difficult time.’
After announcing her pregnancy earlier this month, Kearns was inundated with well wishes from her club and international teammates.
‘Loveeee this for you,’ said England captain Leah Williamson.
‘Congratulations Bo,’ said Alessia Russo, while Alex Greenwood wrote ‘the perfect news, so joyful for you each.’
Kearns was already set to miss the rest of the season with Aston Villa and the beginning of the next campaign.
The midfielder made her England debut last 12 months and has made three appearances for the Lionesses thus far.
Sarina Wiegman included Kearns on the standby list for Euro 2025, with England eventually happening to defend their title.
The England midfielder has been in a relationship with Walsh since 2022.
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