By Daily Sports on July 14, 2017

The mother of Rio and Anton Ferdinand has died after a battle with cancer.Janice St Fort, who was 58, passed away in hospital with her family at her bedside.

The news comes just two years after former Manchester United defender Rio lost his wife to breast cancer.

A statement released by the family 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, her four children, 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,”.

•Photo shows Rio Ferdinand. 

Source Daily Sports

Posted July 14, 2017

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