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Will Hayward

Vinnie Jones' wife Tanya dies aged 53 after six-year cancer battle

Vinnie Jones' wife Tanya has died following a long battle with cancer.

The wife of the former Welsh international footballer and Hollywood actor died in Los Angeles with her husband by her side.

A statement from Vinne Jones' management said she died "peacefully" and that the family were "devastated".

Tanya was 53 and married the Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels star while he was still playing for Wimbledon in 1994.

The pair in 2006 at a film premier (Getty Images)
Vinnie Jones and Tanya in 2002 (PA)
The couple at the premiere of Gone In 60 Seconds in 2000 (PA)

A statement from Jones' management said: "At 8.46am local time in Los Angeles on Saturday July 6, Vinnie Jones's wife, Tanya Jones, passed away after a long illness.

"Tanya passed peacefully at the Jones family home surrounded by Vinnie, their daughter and other family members.

"Vinnie and the family ask for privacy while they go through an understandable period of mourning during this devastating time."

People from sporting world and beyond have taken to social media to share their condolences:

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