John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster has died at the age of 80 after the 67-year-old sex pistol nursed her into a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Singer, 67, had previously spoken out about caring for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s disease
John Lydon’s wife, Nora Forrester, has died at the age of 80, according to a statement released on the former Sex Pistols’ Twitter account.
The singer, 67, had previously spoken out about caring for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
The statement said: “Rest in peace, Nora Forrester.” It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of Nora Forrester – John Lydon’s wife of nearly five decades.
Nora has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. At that time, John became her full-time caregiver.
Please respect John’s grief and give him space.
Rest in peace Nora. Heartfelt condolences to John from Rambo and it’s all over at PiL Official.
John Lydon’s wife, Nora Forrester, has died at the age of 80, according to a statement released on the former “Six Pistols” Twitter account. Pictured together in 2005
Lydon, 67, recently admitted that life without his publishing heiress, his wife of 44 years, was unimaginable. They were photographed together in 2001
The British punk frontman in Southern California lived with Nora and served as her primary caregiver for five years after she was diagnosed with the disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that gets progressively worse and eventually leads to death.
Lydon, 67, recently admitted that life without his publishing heiress, his wife of 44, was unthinkable, in part because his position as her caregiver was defining who he was.
Tell times In February: “It shaped me into who I am. I don’t think I’ll ever get over it. I don’t see how I could live without it. I don’t want to. There’s no reason.”
I’m sorry, but it’s worth every moment. No joy comes without pain, and I know that now, boy.
“It’s not a job at all,” he said of his caring for Nora. You commit to someone and nothing changes. These are the cards life has dealt, and my mom and dad were right: never show self-pity. never.
Lydon found fame with The Sex Pistols alongside guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glenn Matlock. Matlock was replaced by Sid Vicious in early 1977
Punk Pioneers: (LR) Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), Sid Vicious, Steve Jones and Paul Cook from The Sex Pistols during their latest tour
‘Did you ask about this?’ Would that be self-pity? Did you ask Noura about this? This wouldn’t be self-pity – this would be a really viable question for the powers that be.
Lydon has worked tirelessly over recent years to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.
He recently auditioned to represent Ireland—the country his parents were born in—with a self-written Hawaiian, a song inspired by his wife’s condition.
While his Dublin test was unsuccessful, the singer drew attention to the illness before returning to his wife in Los Angeles and resuming his primary role as her carer.
The Southern California frontman of British punk rock lived with Nora and acted as her primary care provider for nearly five years after she was diagnosed with the disease.
