Love, Loss, and Resilience: The Tragic Story of Derby County Star Josh Vickers

Derby County goalkeeper Josh Vickers, 27, has been left devastated after his wife, Olivia, died from cancer just three months after their wedding. Vickers paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife on social media, calling her his “best friend“ and the “most loving“ partner a man could ask for. He wrote: “My heart is truly broken. My best friend, my soulmate, my wife passed away peacefully in my arms on Saturday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. “Olivia was the most loving, caring, and selfless person I have ever met. She was my everything. “I can’t believe she’s gone. I’m so lost without her. “I’d like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time. It means the world to me.“ Vickers and Olivia were married in June this year, after they were diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Olivia was a teacher and a keen runner, and she raised over £100,000 for cancer research during her il