Nora Forster, the wife of singer John Lydon, has died aged 80 after living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.
The 67-year-old former Sex Pistols frontman, also known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, was his wife’s full-time carer following the diagnosis and raised awareness of the condition through his recent attempt to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023 with a song he dedicated to Forster.
A statement posted on Lydon’s Twitter, said: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Nora Forster – John Lydon’s wife of nearly five decades – has passed away.
1/2 Rest in Peace Nora Forster
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Nora Forster - John Lydon's wife of nearly 5 decades - has passed away. Nora had been living with Alzheimer’s for several years. In which time John had become her full time carer. pic.twitter.com/MmQQdtmrjG— John Lydon Official (@lydonofficial) April 6, 2023
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“Nora had been living with Alzheimer’s for several years. In which time John had become her full-time carer.
“Please respect John’s grief and allow him space.
“Rest in Peace Nora. Heart felt condolences to John from Rambo and all at PiL Official.”
