{"id":10547,"date":"2026-03-14T19:12:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=10547"},"modified":"2026-03-14T19:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:12:55","slug":"amy-carr-ex-england-youth-player-and-charity-fundraiser-dies-age-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=10547","title":{"rendered":"Amy Carr: Ex-England youth player and charity fundraiser dies age 35"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The England women’s football team has paid tribute to former youth player Amy Carr, who has died at the age of 35.<\/b><\/p>\n

A former goalkeeper who played for England Under-17s and Under-19s, Carr had been diagnosed with a brain tumour for a second time.<\/p>\n

She was originally diagnosed in 2015 and raised more than \u00a32,000 for charity by running the Dublin Marathon in 2024.<\/p>\n

“We are heartbroken to hear that former England youth player Amy Carr has passed away aged 35,” read a statement on the Lionesses’ X account.<\/p>\n

“Amy, who was diagnosed with a second brain tumour in 2024, devoted her time to raising money for vital brain tumour research that could help others. She remains an inspiration to all.”<\/p>\n

Hailing from Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, Carr played for Arsenal, Chelsea and Reading before gaining a football scholarship in the USA.<\/p>\n

She was playing professional football for IL Sandviken in Norway at the time of her first diagnosis and later coached in Milton Keynes.<\/p>\n

Chelsea added on X: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Chelsea goalkeeper, Amy Carr. Our condolences are with Amy’s friends and family at this time.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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