Tragedy as popular footballer, 25, dies after ‘brave’ cancer battle leaving behind devastated partner & son
A POPULAR footballer has died after a brave cancer battle, aged 25.
Jaycee Roberts passed away on Monday, with a minute’s silence to be held across Coors Sunday Football League games this weekend.
The dad-of-one played for Bradwell FC in Staffordshire and leaves behind partner Ella-Mae and three-year-old son Haulie-Jay.
An online appeal states: “Our beloved Jaycee Roberts has passed away at just 25 years old after a brave and painful battle with cancer.
“His loss has left a hole in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him — especially his partner, Ella-Mae, and their beautiful three-year-old son, Haulie-Jay.”
It continues: “Jaycee was more than a partner, a dad, a son, and a brother — he was the kind of person who brought warmth, humour, and strength wherever he went.
“His love for his family was fierce and unwavering. He lit up every room, and even in his final days, he fought with courage and grace to spend more time with the people he cherished most.”
The appeal encourages people to donate to help Ella-Mae and Haulie-Jay “try to find their feet in a world that now feels so uncertain”.