Our deepest sympathies are with Rio Ferdinand today after the tragic news that his wife Rebecca Ellison has passed away at the age of 35 after a short battle with cancer.
The former Manchester United and England centre-back released a statement on the official QPR website, saying: “My soul mate 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.”
The couple have three children together, Lorenz, Tate and Tia. Tributes and messages of sympathy have poured in at this difficult time for Ferdinand.
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