Widow of Drummer Lee Rigby 'in relationship' with murdered soldier's close friend
THE widow of Drummer Lee Rigby has 'found happiness' and is in a relationship with one of the murdered soldier's close friends, it was reported today.
Rebecca Rigby, 31, is believed to have found a "tower of strength" in Drummer David George after her husband was brutally killed in Woolwich last May.
Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "David is helping Rebecca through the most difficult time of her life.
"He has put a smile back on her face and helps her with day-to-day things that she struggled to do before because she would break down with grief.
"Rebecca really struggled after Lee's death and it is great to see her smile again. Rebecca and David began to lean on each other when she went to the army barracks for a remembrance service.
"She's known David for about six years through Lee, but they only recently became close. David makes her laugh again. He's been a real tower of strength."
Mrs Rigby and Drummer Lee had separated before his death but are believed to have remained close.
The couple had three-year-old son Jack. And after his death Mrs Rigby said she would "always" love the murdered war veteran.
Mr George had served with Drummer Rigby for six years and played the Last Post at his funeral.
The 23-year-old is still in the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which was Drummer Rigby's regiment.
Mr George was reduced to tears on TV when he questioned if he missed his friend and he replied “massively".
In December Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 22, were found guilty of the murder of Drummer Rigby.
The Islamic fanatics will be sentenced later this month.