A FOOTBALL legend died at just 59 years old of a suspected heart attack.
Cyrille Regis was a former West Brom, Coventry and England striker.
Cyrille Regis is one of West Brom’s most loved ever playersPA:Empics Sport
Who is Cyrille Regis’ wife Julia?
Regis, who died on January 14, is survived by his second wife Julia.
The French Guiana-born forward was capped for England five times between 1977-1984.
He spoke in the past about his womanising, but found security and a second love with Julia.
She often joined him on visits to water-related projects in Ethiopia.
The carried out long-standing support for WaterAid.
Cyrille Regis became only the third black footballer to represent EnglandGetty - Contributor
When did they marry?
Cyrille married Julia after his first marriage broke down.
In the past he has said that his marriage ended as he would come home with women’s phone numbers in his pockets.
Julia, also a devout Christian, has been credited with bringing stability to his life.
Pictured lifting the FA Cup in 1987, it was Cyrille Regis’ only major trophy in footballGetty - Contributor
Who is Cyrille’s brother Dave Regis?
He is a retired professional striker.
He scored 53 goals from 237 appearances in the Football League in the 90s.
The 53-year-old went on to become a football consultant and youth coach at Notts County’s and Nottingham Forest’s academies, education and welfare officer at Charlton Athletic’s academy and a regional manager in the Football League’s youth development department.
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