Vinnie Jones makes first public appearance with new girlfriend Emma Ford - five years after the tragic death of his wife Tanya

Vinnie Jones made his first public appearance with new girlfriend Emma Ford at his West End debut of Only Fools and Horses at the Eventim Apollo on Wednesday. Vinnie's late wife Tanya, who he married in 1994, tragically diagnosed with skin cancer in 2013, passing away six years later in 2018 after it spread to her brain. Vinnie Jones made his first public appearance with new girlfriend Emma Ford at his West End debut of Only Fools and Horses at the Eventim Apollo on Wednesday The footballer-turned-Hollywood hard man, 59, looked happier than ever as he cosied up for a photo with script consultant and actress Emma ahead of the gala performance Last month, the TV star revealed that Emma had 'promised his late wife Tanya she would look after him' - as he admitted she wouldn't want him to be alone. Vinnie's late wife Tanya, who he married in 1994, tragically diagnosed with skin cancer in 2013, passing away six years later after it spread to her brain She was saved after being given a heart transplant, using the heart of a 14-year-old German boy.