Arsenal player Beth Mead has paid tribute to her “beautiful, kind and funny mum” who sadly passed away. The England international took to social media to confirm that her mother June Mead had “passed away peacefully” last Saturday from ovarian cancer.
A post on Twitter and Instagram reads: “Thought long and hard about what to write but there will never be any words that will do justice. At 1am on the 7th of Jan, our beautiful, kind, funny Mum & Wife passed away after a long & brave battle against Ovarian Cancer.
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“She was surrounded by myself, my brother & dad as she passed away peacefully. Our hearts are broken, there will be a piece missing forever but heaven has now gained a special angel.
“If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. I’m sad that you are gone, but I’m more grateful for the time we had together. Our family would appreciate some privacy during this difficult time.
"We love you lots, forever & always. RIP Mama.”
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As well as the tribute, Mead posted a number of photos showing her mother supporting the England women's team during last year's European Championship which they won. Back in December, 27-year-old Beth won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list, with her performances also earning a nomination for the Best FIFA Women’s Player award.
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