Former Manchester United footballer and
England defender, Rio Ferdinand, has been left heartbroken after losing his
mother to breast cancer, less than two years after his wife tragically died of
the same disease.
Janice St Fort, who stood by the footballer's
side through the turmoil of losing his wife Rebecca, died at the London Bridge
Hospital at the age of 58 after losing her battle to the disease with her
family at her bedside on Thursday.
Rio, brother Anton and the family said: The
statement read: 'We are heartbroken to
announce that our amazing mum Janice passed away today after an ongoing battle
with cancer,'
'She was an inspiration to us all and was
loved by everyone who knew her. She died at Guy's Cancer Unit, London Bridge
Hospital, with her loving husband Peter and us, re, at her bedside.
'She was a devoted mother to us all, and she
was the most incredible grandmother to our children.
'The whole family are devastated.
'Our mum was the centre and the heart of our
family and has supported us all through many difficult times, always with a
smile on her face.
'Her strength and courage, as well as her
great sense of humour and immense kindness, were never-ending.
'We would like to thank all the staff at
Guy's Cancer Unit for looking after our mum so well during her illness
especially Marta and Joanna as well as everyone who has sent kind wishes to us
all during this difficult time.'
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