Tate Ferdinand, 17, says grief over his mother's tragic death aged just 34 made dad Rio 'mad' in rare comments about his childhood 'trauma'

Tate Ferdinand, aged 17, has admitted that he initially hated his stepmother, Kate Ferdinand, and fabricated lies about her to his father, Rio Ferdinand. In rare comments regarding his childhood trauma, Tate explained that the grief following his mother's tragic death at age 34 caused Rio to become 'mad'. These revelations provide insight into the emotional challenges Tate faced during his upbringing and the complex dynamics within the Ferdinand family following a significant loss.