Heartbreaking video emerges of Derby County goalkeeper Josh Vickers’ wedding to tragic wife who died of cancer three months later after years-long battle against the disease

• Derby County star Josh Vickers lost wife Laura after a years-long cancer battle 

A heartbreaking video of Josh and Laura Vickers’ wedding shows the couple sharing their big day with friends and family just three months before she passed away from cancer.

The Derby County goalkeeper revealed today that his new wife lost her life following a years-long battle with the disease.

The 27-year-old, who started his career with Arsenal, married Laura at an intimate ceremony at Holmewood Hall in Cambridge on June 1.

Their stunning wedding video captured touching moments from the day, including Laura getting ready and walking up the aisle to Josh as he looks at her lovingly.

Josh said in his touching tribute to his late wife today: ‘We have cried, laughed and danced our way through some tough times.’ 

A heartbreaking video of Josh and Laura Vickers’ wedding shows the couple sharing their big day with friends and family just three months before she passed away

The video captured Laura getting ready and walking up the aisle to Josh as he looks at her lovingly

In one frame the loving couple pose with their pet French bulldogs, who Moore jokingly described as ‘their kids’

The clip shows how Josh was unable to take his eyes off his stunning bride as they walked through the grounds of the stately home. 

In one frame the loving couple pose with their pet French bulldogs, who the videographer jokingly described as ‘their kids’. 

Another shows a close-up of Laura’s tattoo of her husband’s initials and a red heart on her arm.

Loved ones could hardly hold back the tears as they celebrated the couple’s love, while Josh and Laura could not stop beaming following the ceremony.

Videographer Ryan Moore said: ‘This was an emotional one! Hearing Josh and Laura’s story was amazing, they are perfectly suited for each other!’ 

The couple tied the knot after Josh proposed to Laura in Canada last year. They moved into their first home together back in 2019.

Vickers documented Laura’s lengthy battle with cancer on Instagram, including numerous rounds of chemotherapy.

Announcing her tragic death, he penned a tribute to his late wife: ‘I have written and unwritten this so many times and still can’t find the right words to say and don’t know if I ever will.

‘On Tuesday evening my wife lost her long battle against cancer….

Josh and Laura Vickers could hardly stop beaming following the ceremony on June 1

One frame shows a close-up of Laura’s tattoo, her husband’s initials and a red heart on her arm

The videographer behind the footage said the day was ‘an emotional one’, with tears flowing as Laura walked down the aisle

In an emotional post today, he shared the heartbreaking news that she had passed away alongside a picture from their wedding day

The goalkeeper’s absence from last night’s match was put down to ‘personal reasons’

The Derby County player, 27, shared an emotional tribute to his wife Laura

‘Laura is the strongest, bravest and most loving person I have ever met. 

‘Even though everything she was going through, she continued to smile, never letting anything get in the way of having a good time and making a lifetime of memories…

‘I will cherish every moment we spent together from the first time we meet to the moment you peacefully passed. I know that you will be looking down on me and continuing to inspire me every day. 

‘Thank you to everyone that has supported myself and both families through this incredibly difficult time. Truly fortunate to have the most amazing family and friends! I Love You Always & Forever.’ 

Vickers’ teammates held up his shirt in a show of support as he was absent from yesterday’s match

Vickers’ Rams teammates held up his strip after opening yesterday’s match with a goal

Vickers also shared updates with his followers throughout Laura’s tough battle with cancer.

In 2019, he paid tribute to her after she completed a grueling eight chemotherapy sessions.

Vickers’ Rams teammates have shared their support, with Martyn Waghorn posting a squad photo with the caption ‘we’re all with you mate’.

The goalkeeper’s absence from last night’s match was put down to ‘personal reasons’.

In a touching show of support, the squad warmed up for the game sporting strips which read ‘Josh 31’.

Josh and Laura Vickers at home with their pet French bulldogs in 2020

They then held up his strip after James Collins scored 18 minutes into the match against Carlisle.

The club paid tribute to Vickers on X, sharing a squad photo following their win, simply captioned: ‘For Josh’. 

The goalkeeper signed for Rams just 13 weeks ago, announcing the news via Instagram saying he was ‘delighted’ with his move. 

He posted about his wedding to Laura, on June 1,  just three weeks before. 

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