The QPR defender issued a statement on the club's official website on Saturday after his beloved partner lost her battle.
He said: "My soul mate slipped away last night. Rebecca, my wonderful wife, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer."
"I would also like to express my gratitude for the dedication and expertise of the staff led by Professors Johnstone and Clarke at the Royal Marsden.
"Their valiant efforts to prolong Rebecca's all-too-short life will not be forgotten.
"Our grief, as a family, is total. We would appreciate being allowed to mourn privately."
QPR added: "The thoughts of everyone at Queens Park Rangers Football Club are with Rio and his family at this immensely difficult time. We'll be bringing you tributes and reaction to the sad news."
Tributes are flooding in for the footie ace's partner and mother of his three children.
The pair met in the 90s, when she worked as an accountant and he was an up-and-coming footballer.
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