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Jenson Button's father dies aged 70

– John Button, the father of McLaren Formula 1 driver Jenson, has passed away at the age of 70. He was found dead in his home on the French Riviera on Sunday, after suffering a suspected heart attack. "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," read a statement issued by Jenson Button's agent. "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 extremely difficult time." In his early years, John Button was a successful name in the field of Rallycross, finishing runner-up in both...
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