Rio Ferdinand spotted out for the first time since the tragic death of his wife Rebecca

 

 

Rio Ferdinand enjoyed a night out with friends for the first time since the heartbreak of losing his wife Rebecca to cancer aged just 34.

The former England and Man U star was seen leaving London’s Chiltern Firehouse where close friend Gary Lineker and a string of other celebs were also at the popular club with Rio

 Rio Ferdinand pictured leaving the Chiltern Firehouse last night

Mr Lineker is one of many footballers, past and present, who have supported Rio since his wife’s death in early May.

Other stars including Guy Ritchie, Professor Green, Angus Deayton and Richard Bacon were also at the same venue last night.

Earlier Rio also spent time at Bodo’s in West London – a favourite haunt of Prince Harry’s – and was greeted by several well-wishes as he arrived.

It is the first time Mr Ferdinand has been spotted on a night out since his beloved wife Rebecca Ellison died in early May, although he has been seen at football matches and worked for BT Sport.

 

He also announced his retirement from professional football three weeks ago.

After her death she described being ‘overwhelmed’ by the support he received from football fans around the world.

The former England captain said Rebecca Ellison’s battle with cancer was ‘the most difficult period’ for his family and paid tribute to her as ‘an incredibly brave woman’.

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Footballer Rio Ferdinand loses 34 year old wife to cancer

Rio Ferdinand’s wife Rebecca has tragically died after a short battle with cancer. Former England defender Rio Ferdinand announced this morning that his wife of six years and mother of his three children, Rebecca Ferdinand died in a hospital in London following a short battle with cancer. Ferdinand announced the sad news on the club’s website this morning. He said:

‘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.’

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