Rebecca Ellison passed away after a short illness.
Rio Ferdinand revealed on the QPR website this morning that his wife Rebecca had passed away after a short battle against cancer.
Sympathies have been offered to the former Manchester United defender and his young family at this toughest of times.
Everybody’s thoughts at #mufc are with Rio Ferdinand today, whose wife sadly passed away last night. pic.twitter.com/OV8SKb6K75
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 2, 2015
My thoughts go out to Rio and all his family RIP Rebecca Ferdinand
— Charlie Austin (@chazaustin9) May 2, 2015
Thoughts are with Rio Ferdinand and his family. How dreadfully sad.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 2, 2015
Really sad news that Rebecca Ellison, the wife of Rio Ferdinand has past away. My condolences to Rio, their 3 children and the family. RIP
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) May 2, 2015
Really sorry @rioferdy5 thoughts with ur family and u.xmb
— Mark Bosnich (@TheRealBozza) May 2, 2015
Thinking of @rioferdy5 and his young family.. RIP Rebecca..
— Harry Kewell (@HarryKewell) May 2, 2015
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at @celticfc are with @rioferdy5 and his family at such a difficult time.
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) May 2, 2015
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