Rio Ferdinand’s very personal documentary moved viewers to tears
The former footballer opened up about the death of his wife and coping as a single parent in Being Mum and Dad
BBC1 viewers were left heartbroken last night after Rio Ferdinand’s moving documentary about the loss of his wife Rebecca.
During the 60-minute film Being Mum and Dad, the pundit and former England footballer met up with other men who had suffered a bereavement, as well as exploring his own grief, revealing how his wife's death from cancer in 2015 had been difficult to discuss with his three children Lorenz, 10, Tate, eight, and Tia, five.
My documentary Being Mum and Dad will be on @BBCOne tonight at 9pm… Thanks for all your messages & unconditional support! pic.twitter.com/UJA7Qi2Re9
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) March 28, 2017
And those watching took to Twitter to praise the 38-year-old father for his openness…
https://twitter.com/Helenglovergb/status/846818311157551106
Many were also touched by the message of hope the show gave to single parents in the same position.
https://twitter.com/rustyrockets/status/846831700189626369
And generally everyone thought that Rebecca would have been so proud of her husband.
https://twitter.com/Jason__Watkins/status/846839256983179264
If you missed Being Mum And Dad, it’s now available to watch on iPlayer.