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Son of England Legend Stuart Pearce Dies Aged 21 in Tragic Accident
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Updated 13:15 20 Oct 2025 GMT+1Published 12:47 20 Oct 2025 GMT+1

Son of England Legend Stuart Pearce Dies Aged 21 in Tragic Accident

Harley Pearce died at the scene.

Nasir Jabbar

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Stuart Pearce's son has died in a tragic road accident.

England icon Pearce's son, Harley Pearce, has died, Gloucestershire Police have confirmed.

The force said that Harley died at the scene near his family house in Wiltshire.

It had been reported that the tractor Harley was driving suffered a possible tyre blow-out, which caused him to veer off the road.

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Emergency services were called out at around 2:30pm on Thursday to a report of a collision involving a tractor on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe.

In a statement released, officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or who has any relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.

Police said his parents have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Harley was the youngest of two children Stuart had with his ex-wife, Liz - with the former couple also having older daughter Chelsea, who is an equestrian rider, from their 20-year marriage.

Harley Pearce has passed away at the age of 21. Image: Instagram
Harley Pearce has passed away at the age of 21. Image: Instagram

Harley ran his own company - Harley Pearce Agricultural Service - and worked on a variety of farms across the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire border. He lived near Marlborough in Wiltshire.

A family tribute read: "Our family is truly shocked and utterly heartbroken at the loss of our cherished son and devoted brother, Harley.

"A soul who left an unforgettable imprint on all who knew him."

Stuart Pearce enjoyed a legendary playing career before becoming a pundit. Image: Getty
Stuart Pearce enjoyed a legendary playing career before becoming a pundit. Image: Getty

It continued: "He was a golden boy with an infectious smile, and this shocking tragedy will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

"With a quiet, understated strength and deep kindness, we are so proud of the young man he had become, exhibiting a wonderful work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in the farming industry.

"He will always be our shining star. Rest in Peace, our beautiful son and brother.

"You will never ever be forgotten."

Pearce's old side Nottingham Forest, where he made over 500 appearances during his legendary career, paid tribute to Harley in the wake of his death.

The Premier League club wrote: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harley Pearce.

"The thoughts of everyone connected with Nottingham Forest are with Stuart and his family at this truly difficult time."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

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Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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