Derby County star Joshua Vickers' wife tragically dies three months after their wedding

Josh Vickers, goalkeeper and one of Derby County's stars currently playing in League One, has made the toughest announcement anyone could ever make on his social media profiles.

His wife Laura died of cancer just three months after their wedding.

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The couple married on June 1, 2023, when Laura had already been diagnosed with the disease that took her life.

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"I've written and deleted this so many times trying to find the right words and I don't know if I'll ever find them," Josh Vickers began on Instagram.

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"On Tuesday afternoon (September 19), my wife lost her long battle with cancer. Laura is the strongest, bravest and most loving person I have ever known," he said in a message posted a few days after her death.

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"Despite everything she went through, she was always smiling and didn't let anything stop her from having a good time and creating memories that will last a lifetime. We cried, laughed and danced through difficult times," she remembers.

Many footballers and clubs, including Arsenal on the club's official account, have supported Josh Vickers during this difficult time.

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"I will cherish every moment we spent together - from our first meeting to your death," says Josh Vickers.

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Laura was 27 and got engaged to the Derby County goalkeeper in June 2022 in a beautiful proposal set against the backdrop of Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada.

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Josh Vickers' teammates who played against Carlisle United at the weekend showed their solidarity with him by presenting his shirt before the game.