"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share the news of the passing of my amazing wife, Leanne," said Mr. McGovern in a social media post. A native of Enniskillen, Mr. McGovern was famously Northern Ireland’s goalkeeper at Euro 2016, winning 32 caps for his country. In an interview with the Scottish Sun last year, Mr. McGovern reflected on how he met his wife during a night out while he was playing for Celtic. "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Leanne McGovern, beloved wife of former Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern," the Irish FA posted on their official X page. "Our support, thoughts, prayers, care, and best wishes are immediately with Michael and his and Leanne's two children, Kieran and Meaghan.