Vinnie Jones: Life Stories viewers in tears after ‘heartbreaking’ Piers Morgan interview
One viewer called it the best TV episode of the year
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Vinnie Jones has been praised for opening up about the death of his wife, Tanya, in the latest episode of Piers Morgan's Life Stories.
Jones's wife Tanya Terry died in Los Angeles at the age of 53 following a long illness in 2019.
The couple had been married since 1994.
On the episode, which aired on Saturday night (5 September), Jones spoke candidly about his grief, telling Morgan he would never re-marry as they had "the perfect [marriage]".
Reflecting upon Tanya's death, Jones said: "I knew the pain was horrific. I knew it was time to stop and I begged the nurse to stop it.
"All of a sudden she took her last breath and I felt all these butterflies leave her. You’re just not in real time… I felt all these butterflies, Tinkerbell, and she was free. Painless."
Viewers praised Jones for his bravery in speaking so candidly about his experience.
"Your interview was incredibly sad but also incredibly uplifting & beautiful!" one person wrote. "To see you trying to turn such sadness into help for others is shows your strength."
Another added: "Grief needs a witness. Well done."
One person said that his words “will help so many” as another branded the episode “the best show of 2020”.
A viewer added: "That’s grief. Right there. Raw. Heartbreaking. Broken. Fragile. Brave. So, so brave. It’s been three years for me. And I thank him for showing the world his bravery.
Following the episode, Jones thanked his fans for their comments and shared a photo of the last card Tanya ever sent him.
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"I would just like to thank everybody for their really kind messages and support towards myself and especially Tansy," he wrote.
"It is overwhelming to feel so much love from this great country of people. Thank you."
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