Rio Ferdinand’s wife, Rebecca, has passed away following a short battle with cancer.
The
former England and Manchester United defender, has released a statement
on QPR’s website, to thank staff of the Royal Marsden Hospital and to
ask for privacy in the family’s grief.
He wrote: “My soulmate
slipped away last night. Rebecca, my wonderful wife, passed away
peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the Royal Marsden
Hospital in London.
“She was a fantastic loving mother to our three beautiful children.
She will be missed as a wife, sister, aunt, daughter and granddaughter.
She will live on in our memory, as a guide and inspiration.
“Myself,
my parents Janice and Julian, along with Rebecca’s parents Lesley and
Stephen, would like to thank our families, friends and my club
colleagues who have rallied around in these desperate days, weeks and
months.
“I would also like to express my gratitude for the
dedication and expertise of the staff led by Professors Johnstone and
Clarke at the Royal Marsden. Their valiant efforts to prolong Rebecca’s
all-too-short life will not be forgotten.
“Our grief, as a family, is total. We would appreciate being allowed to mourn privately.”
Rebecca left behind her husband and their three children
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