In a profoundly moving and candid interview, Liz Fletcher, wife of former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher, has shared intimate details about the couple's heartbreaking experience of losing their daughter to stillbirth earlier this year.
The mother-of-three revealed the emotional story behind their choice of name for their baby girl, opening up about the trauma that has deeply affected their family.
A Meaningful Tribute
Liz explained how she and Kelvin selected the name 'Jupiter' for their daughter, describing it as a name that held special significance and brought them comfort during their darkest moments. The unusual but beautiful choice reflects their desire to honour their daughter's memory in a unique and meaningful way.
'The name came to us and just felt right,' Liz shared emotionally. 'It's something that brings us a sense of peace when we think about our daughter.'
Breaking the Silence
The Fletchers have chosen to speak publicly about their loss to help break the stigma surrounding stillbirth and pregnancy loss, topics that often remain shrouded in silence despite affecting thousands of families each year.
Liz described the support they've received from fans and followers since sharing their story, noting how many other parents have reached out with similar experiences.
Family Strength and Healing
Despite their devastating loss, the couple have focused on supporting each other and their three young children throughout the grieving process. Kelvin, best known for his long-running role as Andy Sugden in Emmerdale, has been a pillar of strength for his wife and family.
'It's been the most difficult time of our lives,' Liz admitted. 'But we're taking each day as it comes and finding ways to keep our daughter's memory alive in our family.'
The couple's openness about their experience has been praised by pregnancy loss charities and supporters alike, who commend their bravery in discussing such a personal tragedy publicly.
