Josh Vickers: Ex Arsenal Star Left Heartbroken as Wife Dies Just Three Months After Wedding

• Former Arsenal shotstopperJosh Vickers walked his wife down the aisle three months ago
• However, their union was heartbreakingly cut short following the tragic death of Laura
• Laura is understood to have succumbed to cancer

Former Arsenal star Josh Vickers has been left heartbroken following the tragic death of his wife just three months after their wedding.

Vickers, who is currently in the books of Derby County, lost his wife, Laura, through cancer.

The goalkeeper took to social media to pen an emotional tribute to his late wife, prompting messages of support from his fans.

In his tribute, Vickers mourned Laura as the strongest, bravest, and most loving person he has ever met.

"I have written and unwritten this so many times and still can’t find the right words to say and don’t know if I ever will. On Tuesday evening my wife lost her long battle against cancer," Vickers wrote.

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"Laura is the strongest, bravest and most loving person I have ever met. Even though everything she was going through, she continued to smile, never letting anything get in the way of having a good time and making a lifetime of memories.

"We have cried, laughed and danced our way through some tough times. I will cherish every moment we spent together from the first time we meet to the moment you peacefully passed. I know that you will be looking down on me and continuing to inspire me every day," he continued.

Vickers' football career

According to The Mirror, Vickers started his football career at Arsenal but left in 2015 without playing for the first team.

The goalkeeper went on to have stints with Swansea City, Lincoln, and Rotherham.

He would later link up with former Rotherham boss Paul Warne at Derby County over the summer and has since made his debut for the Rams.

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However, he was left out of the squad on Saturday during their clash against Carlisle for personal reasons surrounding the unfortunate death of his wife.

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