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Gabriella Ferlita

Dukes Of Hazzard star John Schneider's wife tragically dies aged 53 as he shares tribut

John Schneider's wife has tragically died aged just 53.

The Dukes Of Hazzard star paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife Alicia, who he wed in 2019, in an emotional statement on Facebook.

Sharing a photo on social media, he wrote: "My beautiful Smile is pain free, living in her new body alongside Jesus.

John Schneider's wife has tragically died aged just 53. (Getty Images)

"'Lastly… hug those you love tight and let them know how you feel. We always did.

"My center. My everything. My smile."

John's former co-star Tom Wopat also posted on Facebook to send his condolences to his friend.

He wrote: “My thoughts and prayers are with him, along with the thoughts and prayers of the entire Dukes nation. Alicia was a force in his life and his career, and she will be missed …

John paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, who he wed in 2019 (Twitter)

“I didn't get any details, but I don't need any to be aware of the pain and loss that John's dealing with,” he concluded.

Alicia, a well-known music producer and hairstylist, is said to have died at the couple's home in Holden, Louisiana.

The circumstances around Alica's death is not currently known.

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