Wife of Formula One boss dies of cancer
A statement released on behalf of the family today read: "It is with great sadness that today we report the death of Lady Virginia Williams, wife of Williams founder and team principal, Frank Williams."
The statement said that Lady Williams died at the family home in Woodland St Mary, near Lambourn, surrounded by her family, after battling with cancer for more than two years.
It concluded: "Ginny will always be an integral part of the Williams' history and success, and today we pay tribute to a
much-loved member of the Williams family
who will be sorely missed."
The couple have lived in the area since the early-80s, after buying a property in Goring.
They have also owned properties in East Ilsley, Hamstead Marshall, Boxford and moved to their current home in the late-90s.
Sir Williams was ranked at number 711 in The Sunday Times Rich List last year.