VINNIE Jones has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Tanya on what would have been her 55th birthday. The ex-football star has spoken openly about his grief in the years since Tanya died aged 53 at their home in California after a long cancer fight.
Remembering his other half, the 56-year-old took to Instagram to share a several photos of Tanya from yesteryear; including pics from their wedding day and another of her in happier time.
Vinnie captioned the touching post: "A happy birthday to a beautiful girl". Moments after posting the heartfelt tribute, the Snatch actor was inundated with supportive messages from fans and friends such as Jamie Redknapp.
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