England and Aston Villa midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has publicly revealed the heartbreaking loss of her baby during pregnancy in a deeply emotional statement shared on social media. Kearns, aged 24, and her partner, Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh, 28, announced this tragic news just weeks after joyfully revealing they were expecting their first child earlier this month.
Heartbreaking Announcement on Social Media
The couple, who had shared a September due date in a video posted to social media, expressed their profound grief in an Instagram post on Sunday. Kearns wrote, "With very heavy hearts, we want to share that we've lost our baby during pregnancy. The past weeks have been filled with a kind of sadness that's hard to explain, and we're still trying to come to terms with it all."
She continued, emphasizing their current focus on recovery and mutual support: "Right now, we're focusing on recovering and supporting each other through this. We truly appreciate the love and support around us more than we can say." Walsh shared the identical post on his own Instagram account, showing their united front during this difficult period.
Football Clubs Offer Immediate Support
Aston Villa, the club that signed Kearns in 2024, swiftly issued a statement expressing their condolences. "We are sending all our love and support to Missy Bo and Liam at this difficult time," the club declared. Similarly, Luton Town, where Walsh plays, added their own message of sympathy: "We send all our love and support to Liam, Missy Bo, and their families at this deeply sad time."
Kearns' Rising Football Career
Missy Bo Kearns, born in Liverpool, has established herself as a prominent figure in women's football. She made her England debut in 2025 and has earned three caps for the Lionesses. Prior to joining Aston Villa, she served as a former Liverpool captain, making over 100 appearances for the Reds. Her leadership qualities were further recognized when she captained England's Under-23s and was named on Sarina Wiegman's stand-by list ahead of Euro 2025, which England triumphantly won last summer.
This personal tragedy comes during a period of professional achievement for Kearns, highlighting the challenging balance between public life and private sorrow. The football community has rallied around the couple, offering an outpouring of support as they navigate this deeply painful experience.
