Elliot Anderson posts touching tribute to his mum after heartbreaking death

Elliot Anderson posts touching tribute to his mum after heartbreaking deathElliot Anderson was not available for Nottingham Forest’s Europa League clash with Porto due to the sad death of his mother and the England midfielder has now posted a lovely tributeCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer12:27, 17 Apr 2026Updated 12:28, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesElliot Anderson posted a touching tribute to his mother after her sad death(Image: @elliotandersonn/Instagram)Elliot Anderson has paid a touching tribute to his mum after her heartbreaking death, calling her the ‘most special person’. The England midfielder was not available for Nottingham Forest for their Europa League clash with Porto on Thursday due to her passing.‌A statement from Forest read: “Elliot Anderson is unavailable for tonight’s fixture following the passing of his beloved mother, Helen.‌“Everyone at Nottingham Forest Football Club extends its deepest condolences to Elliot and his family following this extremely sad news. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the Anderson family at this difficult time.”‌And Anderson has now taken to social media with a number of images, as well as a touching message. It read: “Mum, You are the most special person I could have ever met.READ MORE: Morgan Gibbs-White's touching tribute to Elliot Anderson after mother's deathREAD MORE: Nottingham Forest confirm Elliot Anderson absence vs Porto after family tragedyJOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page“Laughing, smiling and dancing through every day giving us all such joy and happiness. You fought so hard for the past year with huge strength and resilience.‌“The determination you shown made me so unbelievably proud. I am forever grateful for everything you have done for our family.“You gave your sons the most amazing life and we were ready to pay it all back. All we wanted to do was make you proud. I know you are looking down on us and watching everythi...