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Former Man U defender Rio Ferdinand's wife dies from cancer

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Brit professional footballer Rio Ferdinand's wife Rebecca Ellison has passed away after struggling from breast cancer.

The former Manchester United player released a statement saying that his wonderful wife and soul mate Ellison had passed away peacefully at a London hospital, the BBC reported.

The 36-year-old footie ace said that Ellison was a fantastic loving mother to their three beautiful children and she will be missed as a wife, sister, aunt, daughter and granddaughter.

Tributes poured in for the former England captain's wife on Twitter.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel wrote, "Really sad news that Rebecca Ellison, the wife of Rio Ferdinand has passed away. My condolences to Rio, their children and the family. RIP".

 

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First Published: May 03 2015 | 10:08 AM IST

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