The late Jlloyd Samuel, a former Premier League star, has been the subject of a new Netflix documentary that sheds light on his secret double life.
Samuel, who tragically passed away in 2018 at the age of 37 in a car accident, has been revealed to have been leading a double life, with another marriage that was unknown to his first wife.
The documentary, titled The Footballer, His Wife, and the Crash, dives into the life of Jlloyd Samuel, who played in the Premier League for clubs like Aston Villa and Bolton before transitioning to Iran.
During the documentary, his first wife Emma Pritchard reveals that Samuel had been living a double life with a second wife in Iran, whom he married in 2013 after converting to Islam.
Pritchard expressed her shock upon discovering this hidden relationship, questioning if she truly knew her husband.
According to Pritchard, the two women even crossed paths during a trip to Dubai, where the second wife introduced herself as a fortune teller.
It was later revealed that the second wife, Helia Sahimi, referred to Samuel as “the best husband I could have ever asked for,” further complicating the situation for Pritchard.
Despite her initial shock, Pritchard continues to grieve her late husband, whom she shares three children with.
The revelations surrounding Samuel’s double life have left Pritchard and viewers in disbelief, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts on the documentary.
The documentary shines a light on the complex life of Jlloyd Samuel, revealing a story that is both shocking and tragic.