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Button's father, John, passes away aged 70

Jenson Button's father, John, has passed away at the age of 70. The former Rallycross competitor is believed to have suffered a heart attack at his home on Sunday evening. "It is with great sadness and regret that I can confirm John Button passed away at his home in the south of France on Sunday," Button's management said in a statement. "Whilst we await confirmation, initial signs would indicate a suspected heart attack. A close friend who was visiting John on Sunday was the first to discover the tragic news. "John's children Jenson, Natasha, Samantha and Tanya and the rest of the family are clearly devastated and ask for their privacy to be respected during this...
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