England footballer Gemma Wiseman, 33 – who won bronze at the deaf World Championship alongside her wife – found dead in woodlands just before Christmas, leaving family ‘devastated’
- England footballer Gemma Wiseman, 33, was found dead days before Christmas
- Wiseman and her wife won bronze for Great Britain at the World Deaf Championships
An England footballer who won a bronze medal for Great Britain was found dead near woods just days before Christmas.
Gemma Wiseman, 33, helped Britain to a third-place finish at the 2016 World Cup for the Deaf in Italy.
Her body was discovered by a member of the public near Wilkinson Road in Rackheath, near Norwich, on December 16.
Wiseman is survived by her wife Laura and daughter, three, who are 'devastated' by her loss.
Since her death, A GoFundMe page was set up for her and has raised Β£7,500.
England footballer Gemma Wiseman, 33, was found dead in woods days before Christmas
Wiseman won bronze together with her wife at the Deaf World Championship in 2016
A statement on the site said: 'On December 16, 2023, Gemma sadly committed suicide. Her family and friends are absolutely devastated.
'Gemma was a kind and caring person with a great sense of humour. She brought laughter and energy everywhere she went and easily made friends with anyone who was lucky enough to meet her.
'Gemma is survived by her devoted wife Laura and her three-year-old daughter, who are completely lost without her.
'We are kindly asking for donations to help pay for Gemma's funeral and give her the send-off she truly deserves. So if you can donate anything at all, it would be greatly appreciated.
'Laura is extremely grateful for everyone's help and support during this difficult time.
βIt's okay not to be okay.β
In 2016, Wiseman, together with her wife Laura, won bronze with Great Britain at the Deaf Football Championships.
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