His first child, a daughter, Taylor-Ann Magnus was born in 1996 from his two-year relationship with Sally Magnus. I asked him to stay in touch. “I just broke down and sobbed because he obviously wasn’t going to help me. I couldn’t believe it, especially when he knew it was covering my rent and college fees.”. It felt we were finally building bridges.”. He has three – Taylor-Ann, 25, Lily, 15, and 13-year-old Ronnie Jnr. Despite checking himself into rehab in 2000 to deal with his drug and alcohol addiction, Ronnie offered no financial assistance for his daughter's recovery. Just days after coming out of rehab she landed a new job at a car parts firm, where she met her boyfriend — and father of her child — Naihan Chowdhury, 21. Taylor-Ann plucked up the courage to ask why her father why the maintenance had stopped, at which point he said people treat him like an ATM and asked what he got out of it. I’ll make sure we learn from all the mistakes he made with me.”. MailOnline has approached Mr O'Sullivan for comment. She accused her father of writing her off despite the people who had forgiven him his failings. During the early 1990s, Ronnie O’Sullivanhad a difficult time when his father was imprisoned for killing a man in a bar fight, and his mother was detained for 12 months for tax evasion. Ronnie O'Sullivan plea to daughter: ‘I want to build bridges with my love child' ... Ronnie is also dad to Lily, 12, and Ronnie, 10. The five-time world champion (pictured at last year's Betway UK Championship in York) accused people of treating him like an ATM. The 44-year-old had told of his delight at becoming a grandfather at 42 — and spoke about how he couldn’t wait to meet tiny Zarah-Ann. He raised an eyebrow and said, "That’s what you use it for?" She didn't know whether to believe the friend, who then rang Ronnie to row with him. But she told The Sun on Sunday that she has no intention of letting the five-time world champion play a part in her child's life. ... as well as a daughter Lily (born in 2006), and a son Ronnie (born in 2007) with Jo Langley. “I immediately forgot his harsh words earlier and was so delighted that he’d said he was proud of me. Furious Taylor-Ann, who is five months pregnant, said: “My dad has been a terrible father and will never get a chance to make it up as a grandfather.”. It was pathetic, really, looking back. “I think he was trying to make me feel better — in a clumsy way. The friend told Taylor-Ann her father had warned his family to cut ties with her. I didn’t want to be his mate, I’m his daughter. Mini Bio (1) Professional Snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan was born on December 5, 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands, England. We caught up on everything that had happened to both of us. He later resumed the payments — but the damage had been done. She claims that after dropping her home, Ronnie severed all contact and immediately stopped the payments. He could see how touched I was by the offer and even said, ‘Look, it’s not just you I ignore when things get difficult — I do it to Lily when she gets demanding’. Taylor-Ann is the lovechild from Ronnie's relationship with Sally Ann Magnus, which lasted for one year in the nineties. After their two-year affair ended, O'Sullivan went on to date Jo Langley after meeting at Narcotics Anonymous. RONNIE O’SULLIVAN’S daughter today reveals how she was driven to the brink of suicide and plunged into drug addiction after being cut adrift by her superstar dad. England's Ronnie O'Sullivan with partner Jo, daughter Lily and the trophy after his victory in the Maplin UK Championship Final at the International Centre, Telford. The top three bedroom colours that promote 'peaceful' sleeping - and the one shade you should ALWAYS avoid. Does Putin really need another army? I used to google my dad when I was little. Unable to pay her rent, Taylor-Ann lost her home and was forced to drop out of college — before the courts had time to order Ronnie to cough up the arrears. In February 2013, it was reported that he and Laila Rouass, actress and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant and gotten engaged. Ronnie O'Sullivan's daughter said she was left suicidal and struggling with cocaine addiction after her father's decision to block her calls and stop support payments. I was desperate for his attention. Interactive tool reveals how small the outbreak is in your... Boris Johnson's Conservatives open up a 14-point poll lead off the back of the vaccine roll-out as Keir... Has Boris Johnson shown Covid passports the red card? I loved the course and got distinctions in the first year. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Taylor-Ann lost the home and had to drop out of her course. Taylor-Ann then lost her driving licence for speeding and began to take cocaine regularly. “We talked a couple more times on the phone over the next few months. Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates winning with the trophy with his daughter Lily and son Ronnie junior steven paston “With the darts final at Alexandra Palace still fresh in my mind I found myself back here after just 11 days away. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Laila Rouass (née Abdesselam; born 22 June 1971) is a British actress of moroccan origin She is best known for her portrayals of Amber Gates in Footballers' Wives (2004–2006) and Sahira Shah in Holby City (2011–2012, 2021–present). EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Depp says new police testimony and never-before-seen bodycam footage showing a tidy... Heavily-pregnant woman, 24, is jailed for 30 months after killing cyclist, 80, in her Ford Fiesta on... Could this be the end of Aldi's beloved budget 'knock-offs'? “He seemed a bit surprised. I was grateful and managed to ask why he’d stopped paying my maintenance the year before. Ronnie O'Sullivan with his son Ronnie Junior from another marriage at the World Snooker Championship final, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. As it was too far to commute my mum helped me find a flat. During a cocaine binge, the friend told Taylor-Ann her dad had warned the rest of the family to sever all ties with her. From this relationship, he has two children, daughter Lily was born in 2006 and son Ronnie was born in 2007. Ronnie had Taylor-Ann (not pictured) with Sally-Ann Magnus, who he dated in 1996. She said: “I hadn’t called him or spoken to him for three years. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. But today the 21-year-old — now clean after a stint in rehab — has a surprise for the five-time world champion . RONNIE O’Sullivan’s devastated daughter has revealed how the snooker legend has NEVER once bothered to see his 21-month-old granddaughter. he is going to be a GRANDAD at the age of 42. Taylor-Ann, whose baby is due in October, said: “We don’t have a lot but we have everything a baby needs — two parents that love it and want to cherish and care for it. “I told him Mum had transferred the £1,080 per month maintenance he paid to her into my bank to cover my rent, bills and college fees. Ronnie, who is worth £8million, cut her £1,000-a-month maintenance payments after he branded his daughter a 'cokehead' who used him like a cash machine. Why should I keep paying? Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has split from his girlfriend of eight years. It was one of the few times he’d paid me a compliment in my life.”. When she met her father to tell him how excited she was, adding that her mother had transferred the £1,080 a month maintenance money to her account for rent, bills and college fees. He said he was proud of me for recognising my problems and attempting to deal with them. Taylor-Ann says: “When I look back our relationship was tragic. His daughter said she was left depressed and drank heavily. Damian Lewis reveals Peaky Blinders star wife Helen McCrory has died aged 52, Queen seen for 1st time since Philip's death as she takes new puppies for walk, Royal Mail postman 'calls house a "f***ing s***hole"' as he delivers letters, Cricket player DIES after batsman strikes his head with speeding ball, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In a heartbreaking interview, Taylor-Ann, a delivery driver, reveals how “Rocket” Ronnie has seen her just ten times in 21 years, despite living just TEN miles from her in Essex. I wish Dad had been there for me but he wasn’t, all I ever wanted was his love. Taylor-Ann's mother found she was pregnant weeks after she and Ronnie split in 1996. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Taylor-Ann said: “I became depressed by what had happened and started drinking heavily to forget how miserable I was. The snooker legend, now 44, had told of his delight at becoming a grandfather at 42 — and spoke about how he couldn’t wait to meet tiny Zarah-Ann. They even went out for a Thai meal last March with his children from another relationship Lily, now 12, and little Ronnie, ten. But then I had no idea what was about to happen.”. Danielle, 36, says the latest row in her family’s turbulent history has led to her older brother becoming estranged from dad Ronnie Sr. 8 View our online Press Pack. “He smiled and nodded. Days later Taylor-Ann checked into rehab but her father didn't visit or get in touch to check on her. His daughter Taylor-Ann has only ever met her dad 12 times in her life, but he had told of his delight at becoming a grandfather at 42 as well as his excitement to meet grandchild Zarah-Ann. I was desperate for his attention.'. “To be honest I didn’t really care. The two had begun dating in … Mr O'Sullivan (pictured with Ms Rouass after receiving an OBE) branded his daughter a 'cokehead' despite his own struggles with drink and drugs, Taylor-Ann (pictured) would go on to develop an addiction to cocaine and have a fraught relationship with her father. Pictured is his other daughter Lily – born 2006, and son Ronnie Jnr. That lack of support left Taylor-Ann hurt and bewildered. I’d screen-shot pictures of him and compare them to ones of me to see if I resembled him. . Asking for a 'phone call every couple of months', she was shocked to find he severed all contact and axed the payments after he dropped her off at home. “I wasn’t even sure of his number but just sent a text saying, ‘Hi Dad’ and he replied, ‘All right mate’. He and his girlfriend welcomed daughterTaylor-Ann Magnus in 1996. But she says the true blow came in 2013 when she was a 17-year-old hoping to undertake business studies at college. Nicknamed "The Rocket", O'Sullivan is one of the most successful snooker players with six World Snooker Championships, seven Masters championships, and seven UK championships. Taylor-Ann’s mum, Sally Ann, discovered she was pregnant just weeks after an acrimonious split with Ronnie in 1996. Ronnie O'Sullivan is an English professional snooker player and author. Ronnie declined to comment to The Sun on Sunday on the claims made by Taylor-Ann’s. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Taylor-Ann has overcome a battle with cocaine addiction, Taylor-Ann says her dad doesn't even know she is pregnant, She is expecting a baby with her partner Naihan, The 21-year-old says she has only met with her dad ten times, Sally and Ronnie's relationship didn't last, Taylor-Ann is desperate to have a relationship with her father, The 21-year-old went to rehab in order to overcome her addiction to cocaine, She says her father stopped maintenance payments some time ago, Taylor-Ann thinks her dad has tried to turn her family against her, The couple hope they will be able to raise their child with all the love and care it needs, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). But their relationship soured when Taylor-Ann went on a cocaine binge with a friend of Ronnie's. He also offered ZERO help in her recovery, even though Ronnie checked himself into rehab in 2000 for drug and alcohol addiction. I had no idea whether it was true. “I haven’t watched him play since I was four. He said, ‘You know Taylor-Ann, I’ve gone through life with people treating me like an ATM machine. What do I get out of it?’”. He is now in a relationship with Laila Rouass (pictured). Ronnie has seen his daughter just ten times in 21 years, despite living just TEN miles from her in Essex. I was so miserable I even contemplated ending it all. She also lost her job. The 44 … It felt like we were finally building bridges. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. “To be fair, we did have a long chat on the phone a few days later. I lost my driving licence for speeding, my job, and doing cocaine became a regular thing. “He never wanted me, he made that clear, but I’ll never understand why he went out of his way to hurt me. RONNIE O’SULLIVAN’S mum has torn their family apart, branding his actress girlfriend Laila Rouass a “s**g”, the snooker star’s sister claims. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. But with no real understanding of her dad’s true character, Taylor-Ann was not prepared for the blow that sent her life reeling in 2013, when she was just 17. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. He raised an eyebrow and said, ‘That’s what you use it for?’ I hit back, saying, ‘I just want my dad’. She said: “I was so hurt, so upset. But the relationship took a terrible turn when Taylor-Ann — who had still not kicked her drug issue — went on a night out with a mutual friend of Ronnie’s. ... Lily … Queen finds comfort with her corgis: Monarch is seen for first time since Philip's death as she drives to... Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star Helen McCrory dead at 52: Actress has passed away after 'heroic battle'... Britain's daily Covid cases fall by almost 20% in a week with 2,596 positive tests as deaths plunge by... Good Morning Britain viewers are outraged as man in sunglasses and a wig 'gate-crashes' news report on plans... How is your area REALLY doing against Covid? She said: “It was lovely to see my brother and sister. She hasn't watched Ronnie, who crashed out of the Snooker World Championships last week in the second round, play since she was aged four. With the phone on speaker, Ronnie told the two: 'You pair of cokeheads need help.'. I used to google my dad when I was little. He then entered into a relationship with Jo Langley, and they had two children together: Lily (2006) and Ronnie (2007). The pair are now sharing a one-bed flat in Romford, Essex. It never came and I was heartbroken.”. Taylor-Ann said: 'When I look back our relationship was tragic. A few days later — in March last year — a broken Taylor-Ann checked into a rehab centre for cocaine addiction. Taylor-Ann Magnus says she turned to cocaine and booze after the millionaire snooker legend blocked her calls, stopped support payments and told his family to sever all ties. “Naihan is the same age as my dad was when I was born, but I already know he’s going to be a better dad than Ronnie ever was because he’s here and helping. RONNIE O’SULLIVAN’S mum has torn their family apart, branding his actress girlfriend Laila Rouass a “s**g”, the snooker star’s sister claims. At some point the person I was with rang my dad and started having a go at him. 'He seemed a bit surprised. Jo Langley, (2008) Spouse(s) Actress Laila Rousas, (m. 2012) Children. Further, his other two children are Lily (born 2006) and Ronnie (born 2007) from a relationship with Jo Langley. Growing up, Taylor-Ann saw very little of Ronnie, who last weekend crashed out of this year’s Snooker World Championships in the second round. By the time the courts had ordered Ronnie to cough up what he owed, the damage was done before he began repaying. Days after coming out of rehab, she got a job with a car parts company, where she met her boyfriend and the father of her child Naihan Chowdhury. Several times I thought about just ending my life and the whole sorry mess.”. I’d screen-shot pictures of him and compare them to ones of me to see if I resembled him. I just wanted to blot out the pain my dad had caused. Before the tournament at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, he was tipped to be in today’s final. But she claims at no point did her dad visit, call or even message to ask how she was. Ronnie O'Sullivan left his daughter suicidal and she turned to cocaine in her desperation, she has claimed. She said: “I thought of all the people in the world he would understand better than most how I struggled with depression and how I’d turned to drink and drugs.People had helped him recover and forgiven him but he was clearly writing me off.”. She has also starred in Primeval and Spooks and been a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, in which she finished fourth. O’Sullivan, 44, born in Wordsley, West Midlands has gone on to become one of snooker’s most recognizable and outspoken figures. She said she had not had contact with Ronnie for years before she finally text him in 2016, when he replied calling her 'mate'. In the interview the delivery driver told how the snooker ace saw her just 10 times in 21 years despite living just 10 miles away. Taylor-Ann Magnus from Redbridge, east London, says the snooker star's instruction for his family to cut all ties with her showed him to be a 'terrible father'. O'Sullivan himself is a father of three; eldest daughter Taylor-Anne Magnus was born in 1996 while he was in a relationship with Sally Magnus, while he went on to have two more children, Lily in 2006 and Ronnie in 2007, with partner Jo Langley. Ronnie O'Sullivan was in a relationship with Sally Magnus. Nickname “Ronnie, The Rocket” “The Essex Exocet, The Magician” Relations / Affairs. Mr O'Sullivan fathered Taylor-Ann in the nineties during a relationship with Sally Ann Magnus. He broke up with Jo Langley, 39 - mum to two of his young children - after a series of rows. The comments below have not been moderated. . For other inquiries, Contact Us. Speaking exclusively to The Sun on Sunday, Taylor-Ann — the lovechild from Ronnie’s year-long relationship with Sally Ann Magnus in the Nineties — said: “Thanks to his cruel actions I ended up without a home and was forced to drop out of college. Ronnie declined to comment on Taylor-Ann’s claims. 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