Source revealed that Soccer superstar David Beckham is finding the death of his grandfather "tough". Report claims that David Beckham was left devastated by the loss of Joseph West earlier this week. David Beckham was honest to admit the feeling. David's grandpa, 83, had been ill for several months. David Beckham explained: "Of course, any family thing like this is tough. My granddad was not well for quite a few months but it's something that, when it happens, nothing can prepare you for it." 

David also added that he's so close to his grandpa Joseph West, that he felt the loss "upsetting". David Beckham said: "Finding out he had passed away was obviously upsetting because I was so close to him. He would call me after each game, every training session and everything that happened which involved me." David was in South Africa when he learned of the sad news. Photo: Fame Pictures

"Sad.. well, that's life!"