John Lydon, a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, is expressing his sorrow on the passing of his wife, Nora Forster. After Nora battled Alzheimer’s for a while, Lydon had the responsibility of becoming her full-time carer.
Lydon broke the terrible news that Nora had passed away at the age of 80 in a social media post that included a lovely picture of the two cuddling. Supporters and coworkers of Lydon asked privacy in the statement, which also offered their condolences.
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Nora Forster passed away after battling with Alzheimer. Lydon had been open about his wife’s illness ever since sharing the news of her diagnosis during a 2018 radio interview. He continued to discuss her condition and his position as her caregiver in the public in the years that followed.
In a 2020 interview with The Mirror, Lydon vowed to protect his wife’s welfare and added that he wouldn’t let anyone “mess with her head.”
In a recent episode of The Masked Singer, Lydon played the Jester and dedicated the performance to his wife in the hopes of making her laugh.
Forster, a key person in the music industry, provided financial support to the Sex Pistols, the Slits, and the Clash. She was also an actress, a model, and a publishing heiress.
Forster and Lydon had been married since 1979 and had been dating for close to 50 years. Lydon asks for understanding and tolerance as he copes with the death of his devoted wife at this trying time.