THE wife of Warrington Wolves' forward Tawera Nikau died on Thursday night. Letitia Mary, who would have had her 37th birthday later this month, was found hanging at her Warrington home. Warrington police, who were called to the family's home at 8pm by paramedics, said a post mortem has taken place which confirmed death was by hanging. Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club have issued a statement which reads: "Warrington Wolves are deeply saddened by the loss of Letitia Nikau, who died last night. "Our thoughts are with Tawera and the children Heaven and Tyme. "There will be no further comment from Warrington Wolves at this time." Children Heaven and Tyme are aged 13 and seven respectively. The coroner's office has been informed of Letitia's death and an inquest will be heard. The Nikau family came to Warrington when Tawera, who is aged 31, signed for the Wolves from Australian club Melbourne Storm after winning the Grand Final with them in 1999. New Zealander Tawera had spent many years in Australia with his family as he had previously played for Cronulla Sharks after British spells with York and Castleford Tigers. Tawera was due to play for Warrington against his former club Castleford at The Jungle on Saturday but his place in the squad will now be taken by new signing Gary Mercer.