Former England youth international Amy Carr has died at the age of 35 after a long battle with a brain tumour. Her death was reported on Friday, March 13.
Carr, who previously played for Arsenal Women and Chelsea Women, had been living with a high-grade brain tumour since she was diagnosed in 2015.
Despite her health struggles, the former goalkeeper remained active in raising awareness and support for cancer research.
She completed the Dublin Marathon and raised £28,718 in 2024 to support Brain Tumour Research, contributing to efforts aimed at improving treatment and finding a cure.
According to The Sun, Carr first discovered something was wrong after she fainted at home when she was startled by a spider.
Doctors later arranged an MRI scan following the incident, which revealed a tumour about the size of a golf ball.
Carr reportedly recalled pacing around her bedroom shortly before collapsing. Over the following 18 months, she experienced two more episodes of losing consciousness, including one that occurred while she was working out at the gym.
Doctors later carried out a craniotomy to remove as much of the tumour as possible. The procedure caused severe short-term complications, leaving her unable to speak or walk for eight days.
She later underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy, alongside physiotherapy sessions to help restore her speech and mobility.
Before her illness, Carr represented England women’s national under-19 football team, earning 16 caps at youth level, according to the Daily Record. She also played for Reading Women during her club career.
A celebration of her life is scheduled to take place in Hertfordshire on March 23, while donations are being accepted through her JustGiving page to support ongoing brain tumour research.
See a post about her demise below:
We are deeply saddened to hear that Amy Carr has died following her battle with a brain tumour, aged 35. 💛
A former England youth international who played for clubs including Chelsea F.C. Women, Arsenal W.F.C. and Reading F.C. Women, Amy showed incredible strength and… pic.twitter.com/IQjygiaY90
— Brain Tumour Research (@braintumourrsch) March 12, 2026
