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Chelsea star Ben Chillwell suffers heartbreak as his dad tragically dies of chronic illness, with England defender hailing him as 'the reason I am where I am'

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Chelsea star Ben Chilwell shared his heartache on Tuesday night after announcing his father has passed away from a chronic illness.

The Chilwell family have mourned the loss of dad Wayne, whose health condition has not been revealed, with the England defender's sister Alex admitting it had been a 'tough year' for them.

Chilwell paid tribute to Wayne on social media after his passing as he recalled their memories together - including celebrating on the pitch in 2021 after the club's famous Champions League win over Manchester City.

'The reason I am where I am,' he said on Instagram alongside a photo of him driving in the car next to him.