Burnley striker Jonathan Walters reveals torment over death of his mother from cancer when he was 11. Jon Walters: 'Now that I'm finished as a player, I'll spend a lot of time on myself' The recently-retired Ireland striker has opened up about the death of his brother. FORMER Ireland international Jonathan Walters has opened up about the tragic “triple-whammy" that befell his family last year in a highly emotional interview on Friday’s Late Late Show. It's a searingly honest interview, in which Walters opens up on the impact of the premature death of his mother, Helen. Ireland international Walters has opened up over the death of his mother Lisa Vanderpump is yet to comment on her brother's inquest (Image: Rex). Jonathan Walters has hit back at Roy Keane after the former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland captain blasted him for crying while talking on TV about the death of his mother and brother.

JON WALTERS has hit back at "bully" Roy Keane and says the Manchester United legend is not as tough as he thinks after he mocked him for "crying" about his sick daughter on TV.

Sometimes, on returning from training, Jonathan Walters takes his dog off for a walk on the Wirral, alone with his thoughts. He thinks of his pride in representing Ireland, his enjoyment of his time Former Ireland player Jonathan Walters has revealed he is still to coming to terms with the death of his brother last summer.