Samantha Fox's long-term girlfriend Myra Stratton has died.

Stratton, who was also Fox's manager, passed away on Sunday (August 2) after a two-year battle with cancer.


A statement posted on Fox's official Facebook page reads: "It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Myra Stratton. She was Samantha Fox's partner and manager for the last 16 years.

"She bravely fought cancer for the last 2 years but lost her battle on Sunday. Samantha asks for privacy as she grieves at this time."

The former glamour model paid tribute to Stratton on Instagram, writing: "Bye my baby. No more suffering.

"I will always love you and you'll be forever in my heart."

Fox and Stratton appeared on TV together in a 2008 episode of Wife Swap, which also featured Freddie Starr and his wife at the time Donna.