Lionesses star opens up on heartbreaking miscarriage with footballer boyfriend weeks after announcing she is pregnant
England national team player Missy Bo Kearns has shared a deeply emotional update about losing her child, just days after revealing her pregnancy. The midfielder, 24, and her partner Liam Walsh, 28, had eagerly anticipated their first child, but the news came as a devastating blow.
Pregnancy Announcement and Sudden Loss
Kearns first shared the joy of her pregnancy in early March, expressing her excitement during a video where she painted the word ‘Mum’ on a wall. Walsh later contributed ‘Dad’ to the message, capturing the couple’s anticipation. However, the happiness was short-lived as Kearns posted a heart-wrenching Instagram story on Sunday, revealing the loss of their baby in the early stages of the pregnancy.
“With very heavy hearts, we want to share that we’ve lost our baby during pregnancy,” Kearns said. “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. 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.”
Club Support and Career Context
Aston Villa Women extended their condolences, posting: “We are sending all our love and support to Missy Bo and Liam at this difficult time.” Luton Town also joined in, writing: “We send all our love and support to Liam, Missy Bo, and their families at this deeply sad time.” Prior to this, Kearns was set to miss the rest of the season with her club and the start of the next campaign due to her pregnancy. The midfielder made her England debut last year and has since earned three caps for the Lionesses. She was also on the standby list for Euro 2025, with England ultimately retaining their title.
Timeline and Personal Journey
The couple, who have been together since 2022, had planned for their child to be born in September. Kearns had shared glimpses of the baby scans, highlighting the excitement of the journey. Now, the focus shifts to healing and moving forward, as the pair navigate this unexpected loss with mutual strength.
