By KIRSTY MCCORMACK From Daily Express UK

The wife of Sir Tom Jones has died following a "short but fierce battle with cancer" its been confirmed.

Sir Tom Jones' wife has passed away following a short battle with cancer GETTY

Sir Tom and Linda married in 1957 and have one son together GETTY

The Welsh singer confirmed the news on his Facebook page  FACEBOOK

The couple's marriage was rocked by Sir Tom's many well-publicised infidelities GETTY

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