
England bronze medalist Gemma Wiseman has tragically died just days before Christmas.
Gemma helped the United Kingdom to a third-place finish at the Deaf World Cup in Italy in 2016, and English media said her body was found on December 16 in a forest near Norwich.
She left behind her wife Lora, also a soccer player, and a three-year-old daughter.
On December 16, 2023, Gemma, unfortunately, Gemma passed away. Her family and friends were completely devastated. She was a kind and caring person with a great sense of humor. Wherever she went, she brought laughter and energy with her and easily befriended anyone she was lucky enough to meet ," the official statement on the event said.
Although she worked as a school assistant, Wiseman still played soccer for a number of local clubs.
Also, the British media emphasize that the investigation into her death and the determination of the official cause will be revealed in July next year.