England's Fran Kirby Lost Her Mom Without Warning | The Players' Tribune

"I was crying. There was only one person that I wanted to share that moment with. And I knew I couldn’t." England’s star Fran Kirby lost her mom without warning, at the age of 14. She tried to toughen up and be ok. But the grief caught up with her.
Today she shares an inspiring message about vulnerability. And about her mom Denise.
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[@KirbyONeilDJSpeed]

I cried for Fran the second I seen her Cry, as I lost my Dad, and never got to say good bye, But too loose your Mum that's devastating..😥😥🤗😥

[@gracecooper9887]

Your mum would be so proud of you fran.

[@lottepetterson8413]

she is so sweet and talented, my sympathy goes out with her

[@Crowned-Qwesi]

Its nice to see such touching and uplifting stories. We sometimes forget footballers are humans too and can face mental health. Similar situation happened to Adriano and he never recovered from his fathers loss. Cudos to Fran Kirby

[@jamesrivis620]

Fran, you are very special. I am from Kirbymoorside,, North Yorks, my mother's home town. She died when I was almost five.I spent a couple of years with my foster family before being forced to leave to join my step father. That was the beginning of a horrible childhood which messed up my life. I am nearly 80 and have been looking for her my whole life. I cry a lot, especially with stories like yours. You make me happy too. Chelsea is my team. Much love.xxxx

[@khalidtaib7590]

This is so sad to watch 🙏🏽 She’s inspiring so many young girls all over England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 & the World ...it’s sometimes not shown what is the actual pain behind that beautiful face of hers I’m sure ur mom is proud Keep it up and keep ur head high Legend 💙 your loved by so many

[@ericgoodwin6285]

To all of you out there who still have your mum, cherish every moment. My mum died when I was 4000 miles away and couldn't get home, and I miss her every day.

[@johnthomas4834]

One of the best players at Chelsea🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Bestbaker_1997]

Fran Kirby is one of the best players in the world

[@mattycarruthers2318]

She's my girlfriend 😎

[@googlereviewer1944]

Very moving, very sincere. She has so much courage. I just want hug her! Thank you for doing this video.

[@mattycarruthers2318]

She's my girlfriend 😨😨

[@Jimmy-oo9uc]

My dad had a brain hemmerhage to. I’m just so lucky that he survived. My thoughts go out to u fran 🙏

[@yocolby7268]

Such a sweet soul and an amazing player

[@cyyshe7433]

Fran is such a great player in Chelsea💙 It's so heartbreaking to hear ' cuz there's just only one person ,who i wanna pick up the phone to and call, but i couldn't do that'

[@jamesrivis620]

Fran, I have a huge empathy for you and admire your courage enormously. I lost my mum, who had been a single mum and was let go from the WAAF because she was pregnant with me, in 1942. In those days you were seen as a 'fallen' woman by society. Worst of all by her Yorkshire family. I was extremely fortunate to be taken in by my baby sitter's family for a couple of years, living a classic Yorkie boy's life until , due to one uncle's wife complained about my grandfather giving me too much attention and it was decided that my mother's husband should take me and life from there on in became pure hell. Life has been a constant struggle without her support and, now 80, I still miss her terribly and look at her photo. Bring her with you as you succeed so incredibly and know that it is because of her that youhave achieved so much. And be proud of yourself. Much love, James.

[@rudebwoy8]

What a player 👍So sorry for the heartbreaking loss Fran 💙

[@szaw7340]

Best Player Ever!!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@szaw7340]

She is actually the best player ever in the pitch and off💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@torstenslink392]

This is so important, feelings need to be normalized in sport. Fair play

[@AnonYmous-ez4es]

Was wondering who she was. Saw her on a sky sports news montage and I was shocked by her good looks 😮 every other female footballer makes your eyes hurt. No wonder half of them go gay. Men will run.

[@immiw5286]

@@AnonYmous-ez4es they don’t ‘go gay’ it’s not a choice

[@lolsfhss5414]

@@AnonYmous-ez4es jokes on u frans openly gay

[@ly9386]

Legend

[@kirabomercypaulyn2949]

Watching this after seeing you on screen last nyt scoring for ENGLAND is wow. Your mum is very proud of you where she is.

[@skyerenaeexo2093]

I lost my mom too so I know how painful it is💔 Her mom must be so proud of her

[@chelseafc1094]

She is brilliant player and have huge respect for her.

[@amandaquinn6741]

It's always good to talk. Not to bottle anything up. My heart goes out to you,thank you for sharing your story Your mum sounds like a remarkable lady. No one can ever take your memories away Kirby keep up the good work. Your a brilliant football player

[@richardmitchell9705]

Your mum is always with you. You have done So much, and your a big inspiration to òthers, who want to follow in your footsteps. Your mum would be So proud ov you. I lost my mum,so i no the feeling. Goodluck 2 You an all the girls tomorrow night im coming from bermondsey . Xx

[@ashutosh_patra]

Role model.... Icon... Inspiration 🔵

[@Bez_15]

She is an amazing player, going through all of this and still playing with a smile on her face. Mini Messi forever

[@nikbaccay2646]

We love you Fran Im your newest fan. ❤

[@KirbyONeilDJSpeed]

Must be the hardest feeling in the world to loose your mum, my heart go's out to Fran

[@BearofTexas]

God bless Fran Kirby. She's a very unique talent. To be honest, she's very underrated.

[@lkw5699]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@franktoledo9356]

Humble Lady she out class the U.S. team.

[@eumeliacorona9824]

Thank you for your vulnerability, Fran. Even if you don’t recognize it, you are helping so many people with your story of loss ❤

[@sushienlapradera]

Man! i just cant believe how time passes, i felt in love with the lionesses during canada world cup! every single one of them. they're just amazing the amount of respect i have for Fran shes just incredible. What a person! hope she is doing amazing today and always.

[@Lttaylortt]

Fran is my favourite female footballer and I feel for her RIP Frans mum

[@Leonie.18]

Coming back to watch this vid again and again to remind me of how blessed I am🙌🏽

[@elate6181]

My sympathy to you Kirby and may the departed soul rest in peace 😭😭😭😭

[@franciscoarzaga4384]

Thank you

[@alieujammeh7296]

I really like you Fran Kirby

[@C.Riram123]

We all are with you. Stay strong as you are already.

[@omariqbal6728]

love u fransesca

[@stevenrussellhaime6626]

Same thing just to my family with my grandad dying suddenly

[@lyndaannhamilton6772]

I am sorry about it

[@lionessesfan2031]

She is so freekin strong

[@jamesrivis620]

I did not realize that I had written you before !!!

[@bingsqaudoffical]

As here mum said the best things come in little packages

[@CMJames]

Wish her mum could see her now 😢

[@dinerouk]

She may be doing so!

[@williamstearns6687]

I've watched Fran since her making the Lionesses, but never seen the real Fran, which I think I just did.

[@mattycarruthers2318]

She's my girlfriend 💙

[@juicycuter]

She's pretty good, but no Tobin Heath.

[@mattycarruthers2318]

She's my girlfriend 😐😐

[@l.gibbon4643]

Fran is better than her

[@l.gibbon4643]

@@mattycarruthers2318 you sure about that you're like 12

[@mattycarruthers2318]

I met fran 💚💚💚💚