Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross reveals her mum’s bittersweet hospital wedding after horror cancer diagnosis

Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross has revealed her mother married her ‘soulmate’ in hospital following her heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.

Cooney-Cross, 23, took to Instagram on Tuesday, posting two photos from hospital where the wedding took place.

Jess Cooney-Cross – a mother of four – was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of bile duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma. 

There is no known cure. 

‘My beautiful mum and my amazing stepdad got married at the hospital on 15/1/26 after being engaged for four years,’ the Arsenal midfielder’s post began.

‘The ceremony was perfect and beautiful, but also heartbreaking. I’ve never seen a love as pure and genuine as theirs, truly one in a million. They are without a doubt soulmates.

The Matildas and her club side Arsenal have both issued their support to Cooney-Cross (pictured) and her family 

Cooney-Cross (pictured, second from right) travelled back to Australia to be with her family following the cancer diagnosis

The footballer’s latest Instagram post where she confirms the wedding took place – before thanking everyone for their ‘incredible kindness and support’

‘Mum is now underway with chemo and immunotherapy. The hope is that treatment will allow her to spend some time at home while she continues to fight this cancer.

‘Thank you to everyone for the incredible kindness, support, and donations we’ve received. 

‘From our whole family, we are so incredibly thankful – sending so much gratitude. It’s been truly overwhelming.’

Cooney-Cross travelled back to Australia to be with her family following the cancer diagnosis.

Matildas teammates Mackenzie Arnold, Steph Catley and Katrina Gorry were quick to pass on their best wishes on Instagram.

Following confirmation of the life-changing news, Gunners teammates Ella Toone, Caitlin Foord and Australian captain Sam Kerr all sent ‘love heart’ emojis on social media.

The Matildas’ official Instagram account wrote in the comments: ‘Sending all our love to you and your family.

‘We are with you every step of the way.’

Arsenal Women added: ‘Everyone at the club is sending all the love and support to you and your family Kyra.’