ASHLEY Cain started life out as a football star, before turning his attention to TV.
However, behind closed doors the reality star had to deal with the pain of losing his eight-month-old baby Azaylia, who died from leukaemia.
Who is Ashley Cain?
Ashley Cain is a former footballer-turned-reality star born on September 27, 1990.
On the pitch he played for Championship side Coventry City and had loan spells at Luton , Oxford United and Mansfield Town.
On TV, Ashley became well known on MTV‘s Ex On The Beach – appearing in three seasons of the show.
He is also known for modelling and has worked for brands such as Kalibre Clothing and The Couture Club.
What is Ashley Cain’s net worth?
Ashley’s net worth is estimated to be between £1M to £3M.
He has made his money through being a footballer and reality TV.
Ashley has also been the ambassador for clothing brands, which would’ve boosted his coffers.
Due to his popularity on Instagram, he can command around £1.5K per sponsored post.
Does Ashley Cain have a partner?
Ashley was in a longterm relationship with Safiyya Vorajee. – who is the mother of his little girl who passed away.
The couple started dating in 2017 but didn’t go Insta official until January 2018.
Sadly on March 30, 2022, The Sun revealed how the pair had split.
A source told us: “No one knows how something so tragic can affect a couple, and it’s been incredibly painful for them to make this decision.
“They will always love and support each other, and still live together, but the romantic side of their relationship has come to an end.”
When did Ashley Cain’s daughter Azaylia die?
The former couple had one daughter together, Azaylia Diamond, who they welcomed in August 2020.
Ashley wrote: “Azaylia Diamond Cain 7lbs 10oz. Born 10/08/2020. Time 06:56. There is no words to describe this feeling.”
Just two months after her birth, Azaylia was diagnosed with leukaemia.
It was announced on Sunday April 25, 2021, that the tot had passed away from the disease.
Ashley told fans the heartbreaking news, writing: “Rest in paradise princess. I will always hold you in my heart until I can hold you again in heaven.”
Azaylia’s mum Safiyya added: “You are my Angel my heartbeat my soul, RIP my precious baby, you will always be with me like a handprint on my heart.”
And in a further post the same day, Saffiya paid a further emotional tribute to her baby daughter.
She posted on Instagram: “You are my Angel my heartbeat my soul, RIP my precious baby, you will always be with me like a handprint on my heart.”
The parents were devastated after doctors found more tumours and ran out of options to save the young girl who was battling a rare form of leukaemia.
For weeks, doctors said the brave baby girl could only have “days to live”, but Ashley and Safiyya refused to give up hope.
They have since set up a fund in the tragic tot’s name.
Speaking to The Sun Ashley told us: “We wanted to set up the Azaylia Foundation because as she inspired us to be better people to want to help in this world.
“She also made us realise that we do have the power to affect so many people’s lives in a great and positive way.
“Azaylia is and will always be the most important person in our lives.
“Losing her made us realise that we don’t want other children to have to go through what she went through. We don’t want the parents to feel what we did.
“Childhood cancer is the number one killer of our children in the UK. These children are our future, and we need to help them.
“We want to honour our daughter and make sure her passing isn’t in vain
