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RAHEEM STERLING helped England to a convincing win over Hungary earlier this month and dedicated his goal to Steffie Gregg.And Aston Villa and Jamaica star Leon Bailey then did the same after scoring in his side’s game against Everton.
Steffie Gregg died in August 2021Credit: Instagram
Raheem Sterling dedicated his goal to the late Steffie GreggCredit: AP
Who was Steffie Gregg?
Steffie Gregg was a Twitch streamer whose death on August 31 shocked all of Jamaica.
She was also a well-known businesswoman, socialite and popular member of her community of Upper St Andrew in the country’s capital, Kingston.
Sterling, who was born in Kingston, was known to be a good friend of hers.
Most famously, Gregg was the niece of singer and dancehall producer Rvssian.
Her father is former race car driver Gary Gregg while her brother Kyle ‘Speedy’ Gregg is also a racer.
A month before she died, Steffie Gregg posted an Instagram picture with boyfriend Naldo Banks wishing him a happy birthday.
Leon Bailey also dedicated a goal to Steffi GreggCredit: AFP
Steffie Gregg with boyfriend Naldo Banks in JulyCredit: Instagram
Following her death, her uncle Rvssian posted on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m reading rip under your comments Steffie.
“I’m broken. I love you so much god knows it wasn’t your time. Id give it all to have u back.”
He continued: “You taught my daughter adri the wine dance moves haha you guys remind me so much of each other.
“The hardest part was explaining to her that she will never be with you again was so hard when she cried out for you She loved you so much and looked up to you.”

How did Steffie Gregg die?
There have been some reports that Steffie Gregg died of Covid complications, though this is unconfirmed.
She was reportedly known to be living with the autoimmune deficiency Lupus and had had one shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the time of her death. More

THE football world is in mourning as Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves has passed away aged 81. The World Cup winner, who was one of his country’s best goal scorers, had been battling dementia for a number of years.
jimmy Greaves was part of England’s World Cup winning squad in 1966Credit: AP
Tottenham wrote in a statement: “We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to Jimmy’s family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace, Jimmy.”
What was Jimmy Greaves’ cause of death?
Jimmy Greaves’ cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but it’s known the Spurs icon suffered from dementia for a number of years.
Greaves also suffered a serious stroke in 2015, leaving him with impaired speech and in a wheelchair.
He was admitted to hospital earlier this year in Chelmsford, Essex, not far from where he lived.
The World Cup winner also required daily care to help battle his illnesses.
At the end of 2020, Greaves was awarded with an MBE by the Queen for his services to football.
Greaves is survived by his wife Irene, his four children and 10 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jimmy Greaves was awarded an MBE by the Queen in 2020Credit: PA

How many times did Jimmy Greaves play for Tottenham, Chelsea and England?
Greaves’ football career was a special one, having played most of his club football for Tottenham.
The striker played 379 times for Spurs and scored a whopping 269 goals in that period.
Before that, Greaves started his career at Chelsea where he made 157 appearances and scored 125 goals.
Greaves won the World Cup in 1966 and notched an astonishing 44 goals in just 57 games for his country.
Harry Kane and Jimmy Greaves and Tottenham’s two greatest strikersCredit: Getty
The England football team Tweeted: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Greaves at the age of 81.
“Jimmy was part of our World Cup winning squad and scored a remarkable 44 goals in 57 games for the #ThreeLions. All of our thoughts are with his family, friends and former clubs.” More

JIMMY Greaves and Irene Barden have been together more than 60 years.The couple first married at Romford register office in Essex in 1958 but divorced during the height of Jimmy’s alcoholism in the 70s.
Jimmy Greaves pictured on his wedding day, with wife Irene Barden,Credit: Getty
Who is Jimmy Greaves’ wife Irene Barden?
Irene, 81, is Jimmy’s wife and the mother of their four children.
They married when they were both 18 and when Jimmy was a forward with Chelsea, earning £17 a week and £100 if he played for England.
They separated for 18 months due to football legend’s uncontrollable drinking habits following the death of their young baby Jimmy Jr and Irene filed for divorce but never finalised it.
They lived together until his death on September 19, 2021.
“We’ve always adored each other, without a doubt,” she once said of their relationship following Jimmy’s stroke that left him partially incapacitated.
“‘I never wanted anyone else. But I look at him now and think he’s not the man he was. I’ve lost my best mate. There was no one like him.”

When did they get married?
Jimmy and Irene married at a register office in Romford, Essex in March 1958.
Irene wore a smart belted beige dress and jacket with white gloves and a white hat for the ceremony.
They separated in the ’70s and reunited 18 months later when Jimmy committed himself to rehab.
They were married for only three years when they lost their baby son Jimmy Jr.
“He was five months old and there was no rhyme or reason about it,” Irene said.
“It just happened. He’d been a healthy baby, 9lb at birth, and when he died we didn’t speak about it — you were told to go home and get on with your lives. There was no counselling.
“But I still think of him. You always do. I’ve still got a lovely picture of him hanging on my wall with all the other family photos.”
They’ve been together ever since and in 2017 remarried in a small ceremony in their village church.
“Oh, it was a lovely day,” Irene said, adding: “We’ve been together 63 years now and we always considered ourselves married, even when we weren’t. We still went out for our anniversary.”
Do they have kids?
They had four children Lynn, 62, Mitzi, 59, Danny, 56, and Andy, 54.
They also have ten grandchildren and give great-grandchildren.
Danny was a professional footballer with Southend United. More