Ian Wright’s Regret Over Affair and Double Tragedy That Devastated Him
Ian Wright opens up about his past regrets and the recent losses that have deeply affected him
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London: Ian Wright, the legendary footballer, has had quite a journey. He went from working on a building site to becoming one of the most famous goal scorers in football history. Even now, he’s a beloved figure, especially as a pundit on TV.
After leaving the BBC’s Match of the Day, he’s still busy with ITV’s football coverage. He’s got a lot on his plate, but he’s also a family man at heart. With eight kids, including two who played in the Premier League, he’s got a full house.
Wright adopted his first son, Shaun, and later had another son, Bradley. He also has a daughter, Coco, whom he supports but doesn’t have contact with. His first marriage ended in heartbreak due to his infidelity, something he openly regrets.
In his autobiography, he expressed deep remorse for cheating on his first wife, Debbie. He described that time as one of the worst in his life, wishing he could change it. He’s learned a lot about love and happiness since then.
Wright found love again with Nancy Hallam, marrying her in 2011. They have two daughters together, and he can’t imagine life without them. He’s also a proud grandfather, with his grandson D’Margio following in his football footsteps.
But life hasn’t been easy lately. Last year, he faced a heartbreaking double tragedy. He lost his brother and his friend Kevin Campbell within weeks of each other. Kevin, a former teammate, passed away at just 53, and the loss hit Wright hard.
Wright shared how tough it’s been, reflecting on his brother’s life and their relationship. He’s been trying to cope with the grief, knowing it’s a process that doesn’t just go away. He misses them both dearly and is still navigating through the pain.