Lauren Holiday, former U.S. soccer star, Indianapolis native and Ben Davis High School graduate, unerwent surgery at Duke University Hospital in North Carolina to remove a benign brain tumor.
Holiday, who was diagnosed with the operable tumor while pregnant, gave birth to a healthy baby girl the last week of September.
In the interest of the health of both mother and baby, Lauren's brain surgery was scheduled to take place about six weeks after delivery.
Lauren's agent confirmed Sunday that the surgery had indeed taken place.
— Glushon Sports Mgmt (@GlushonSM) October 23, 2016
Lauren's teammates, friends and fans took to Twitter to offer prayers and words of support prior to her surgery.
Sending all our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery to @laurenholiday12 after her surgery today. We love you, Cheney! ? #LH12
— UCLA Women's Soccer (@UCLAWSoccer) October 21, 2016
Last night we played for you. Praying for you and sending A LOT of love your way today!!! We are with you @laurenholiday12 ?????? pic.twitter.com/O4XXY0kruq
— Morgan Brian (@moeebrian) October 20, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for @laurenholiday12! Lauren is having brain surgery today!
— Ben Davis Giants (@GiantAthletics) October 20, 2016
Holiday's husband, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, announced in early September he would take indefinite leave from the NBA to care for his wife.
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Lauren Holiday, who retired from soccer last year, was among the world's most respected players in the women's game during a career highlighted by Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team in 2008 and 2012, and FIFA World Cup title in 2015.
