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Jacob Leeks

Ex-Tottenham star Robbie Keane "heartbroken" as he announces mother has passed away

Former Tottenham and Liverpool star Robbie Keane has revealed his 'heartbreak' as he announced that his mother has passed away.

He delivered the devastating news on Monday as he paid tribute to his "wonderful mother" Anne, who was also the grandmother of his two children, in an emotional message on Instagram alongside several images.

"It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you of my beloved mother Anne’s passing. My wonderful mother was our rock. She adored her children and grandchildren and was the most generous and selfless person I’ve ever met," Keane wrote. "She had an infectious sense of humour and constantly put smiles on our faces.

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