Rio Ferdinand thanks fans for lapping up short film on his late wife

Former Manchester United defender and England international Rio Ferdinand thanked his fans for their support after a documentary on his life post losing his wife Rebecca to cancer was aired.

Ferdinand (38) was praised by fans for being a mum and dad. He was also hailed as truly incredible by viewers. Ferdinand post a picture on Instagram (above) of himself with his three children in Paris. "Thank you for all your messages, care and support... it's been overwhelming... Going through this process has allowed my kids and myself to begin taking steps forward in a positive direction," he captioned the image.