'We’ve lost our baby': Lionesses star Missy Bo Kearns shares heartbreaking news in an emotional post

Missy Bo Kearns, one of the Lionesses’ emerging stars, has shared the devastating news that she and her partner have lost their baby. In a deeply emotional message on social media, she spoke about the immense grief the couple is facing, calling it one of the most difficult moments of their lives. The post was met with an overwhelming wave of support from fans, teammates, and across the football community.

The Aston Villa midfielder and her partner, Liam Walsh, who plays for Luton Town, had only recently shared their joyful pregnancy announcement. Earlier this month, the couple posted a heartfelt video revealing they were expecting, featuring them painting 'mum + dad' on a wall alongside their baby’s September due date while proudly holding ultrasound images.

England international Kearns, 24, who has been in a relationship with Walsh since 2022, shared the heartbreaking news on Sunday night through an emotional post on her Instagram stories.


"With very heavy hearts, we want to share that we’ve lost our baby during pregnancy," Missy wrote.

"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."

Aston Villa Women offered their condolences on X, stating: "We are sending all our love and support to Missy Bo and Liam at this difficult time."



Kearns was already expected to miss the rest of the season with Aston Villa, as well as the start of the next campaign. The midfielder made her England debut last year and has since earned three caps for the Lionesses. According to Metro UK, Kearns was also named on the standby list by head coach Sarina Wiegman for Euro 2025, a tournament where England successfully defended their title.