THE wife of former football star Vinnie Jones left ￡150,000 when she died — but had not made a will.

       Tanya Jones lost a long battle with cancer aged 53 at their Los Angeles home in July 2019.

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       Tanya Jones lost a long battle with cancer in 2019 Credit: PA:Press Association

       Because she died without a will, her estate went straight to Vinnie. He was granted probate last month, papers show.

       The former Wimbledon hardman, 56, who also starred in gangster film Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, has written about his anguish at losing Tanya.

       They met at a social club when he was 13 and she was 12 and were married for 25 years.

       After her death, he said: “I don’t believe you ever move on but I think my life will improve. The tiredness will ease.”

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       The pair met at a social club when he was 13 and she was 12 and were married for 25 years Credit: Rex Features

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