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.'