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Tiffany Wallis

Inside Vinnie Jones' and his late wife's plush LA house - as he reveals heartbreak at her loss

Vinnie Jones made himself a Premier League legend in the 90s, with his infamous no-nonsense, tough tackling style.

The actor and former footballer, 54, has faced a struggling few years and recently opened up in his first moving interview since his wife Tanya died ages 53 back in July.

We take a look inside the luxe LA mansion where the couple spent the majority of their home life together.

They had moved to Tinseltown after Vinnie went from footie hero to movie favourite following his breakthrough role in Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Vinnie Jones, 54, and his late wife Tanya lived in a luxe LA mansion (REMAX/TNI PRESS LTD)
They moved to Tinseltown after Vinnie went from footie hero to movie favourite (REMAX/TNI PRESS LTD)

However, since Tanya’s death, Vinnie has moved out of their LA home and back across the pond.

He recently spoke of his move from the LA property: "There are so many memories there, it is too painful. I had to sell up."

The four-bedroom pad seemed to reflect the actor's aesthetic perfectly, with sleek interiors and modern design - and a very dark colour palette with blacks and gunmetal greys setting the vibe.

The Mid-century modern-style house, built in Hollywood Hills in 1958, came with a pool-side martini "Elvis bar" and sprawling BBQ area set beside lush greenery.

The four-bedroom pad boasted sleek interiors and a modern design (REMAX/TNI PRESS LTD)
The Mid-century modern-style house came with a pool-side martini "Elvis bar" and lush green outdoor area (REMAX/TNI PRESS LTD)

Inside there was a 3,500 square feet living space, with comfy-looking couches and vibrant zebra-print cushions.

The kitchen took pride of placement in the house, with an island bench and plush dining area.

A quirky dog statue sat in the garden, while the shelves were full of memorabilia from his career.

The kitchen took pride of placement in the house, with an island bench and plush dining area (REMAX/TNI PRESS LTD)
The actor recently opened up in his first moving interview since his wife Tanya died ages 53 back in July (Tim Merry)

Vinnie and Tanya moved to Los Angeles, and the actor carved out a lucrative career playing an action-loving straight shooter in movies like Snatch and Swordfish.

During an interview with Radio Times , Vinnie admitted how much he loved his LA lifestyle.

He said: "People say you can get bored of the sunshine in LA. No, you can't.

"I play golf six days a week, and I've still got my football team, the Hollywood All-Stars. Those are my two main things."

Vinnie and Tanya moved to Los Angeles, and the actor carved out a lucrative career (Getty Images)

Vinnie has since moved back to the UK, following the tragic death of his wife and recently done his first interview from Tanya's childhood home.

The Mean Machine star wept as he revealed the tragic but tender moment his beloved wife Tanya slipped away.

The footballer-turned-actor told in heartbreaking detail how he gently kissed his soulmate and told her “I love you, I love you.”

Tanya was surrounded by Vinnie and five family members, including her daughter Kaley.

The Mean Machine star wept as he revealed the tragic but tender moment his beloved wife Tanya slipped away (Press Association)

Tanya had finally succumbed after a brave and dignified six-year battle with three forms of cancer.

She was treated at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles before living out her final days in the couple’s Hollywood home.

Vinnie has now moved back into Tanya's old semi-detached property in the UK.

“This place is so special to us,” said Vinnie speaking about the London home.

"Being here does feel good. Her brother is living here with me and there is a constant stream of people through the front door."

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