The youth football community in Halesowen, West Midlands, is mourning the loss of Ethan Davies-Lunn, a 15-year-old who died on Tuesday after suffering a brain aneurysm. The teenager, who had no prior medical conditions, was described by his mother, Lynsey Davies-Lunn, as a “shining light” who brought joy to all who knew him.
Ethan played for Halesowen Town Colts for around 10 years. The club paid tribute, calling him a “lovely, caring and considerate young man”. Teams across the region have announced plans to hold a minute’s silence before matches this weekend in his honour.
His former coach, Mark Chapman, remembered him as a kind and talented footballer with a bright future. “He was loved by everyone who knew him,” Chapman told Halesowen News. “This is truly devastating news.”
Ethan’s mother said: “He was full of life and love, and this is something he clung to in all parts of his life. He had a passion for football, music, food, fitness, friends and most of all, his family. The world is a darker place for Ethan not being in it.”
Tributes have also poured in on social media. A teacher at Leasowes High School called him a “truly well rounded gentleman”, while others expressed their heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
