Rod Stewart makes 80th birthday vow as wife Penny Lancaster shares moving message: ‘Building memories’
Sir Rod Stewart has made a reassuring vow to fans on his 80th birthday as he shared a message of thanks on Friday.
Meanwhile, his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, also took to social media to post an emotional message about making “memories” with her husband and family.
Rocker Stewart made clear he has no plans to hang up the microphone just yet, a message he’s emphasised in recent months following a string of health woes.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, the day he turned 80, he told his 1.5 million followers: “May I take this opportunity on this my 80th birthday to personally express my gratitude and thanks to all my loyal and rowdy fans all over the world, for helping give me such a wonderful life!”
Vowing to keep entertaining them, he added: “In return I hope I’ve given you some memorable songs and lively concerts and… I’ve not finish yet x,” before signing off “Sir Rod”.
Lancaster also shared a touching message about the landmark birthday on her Instagram.
Sharing a snap of a smiling Stewart, she penned: “Happy birthday my darling.
“So blessed to be sharing this day together with all our kids. Building more memories to carry with us into the future and to be held close to our hearts forever, I love you xx”.
Fans in the comments section were quick to gush over the iconic crooner, not wanting to miss the opportunity to wish him a happy birthday.
Among them was TV presenter Davina McCall, who shared: “Happy Birthday Rod! Thank you for all the joy and dancing!!! Hope you all have the BEST day.”
“What a fabulous photo of this fabulous man! Such an incredible life you’ve built enjoy your celebration with your family! You are loved,” one adoring fan wrote.
A third added: “What a great pic Penny Happy 80th Birthday Sir Rod… A special birthday for a special man. have an amazing day celebrating.”
Another beamed: “Happy Birthday dear Roderick!! My life changed when I saw you on TV at the Unicef Concert at the age of eight. You are the gateway to my world of rock n roll and I am eternally grateful. Lots of health and love. Claudio from Buenos Aires, Argentina.”
“To the most beautiful voice on earth, I love you all of my life, happy birthday you’re awesomeness,” one social media user commented. (sic)
It comes after last year saw Stewart facing a string of health issues which left many fans concerned.
In August, he admitted he was “absolutely gutted” to announce he had to cancel a concert over health issues.
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He’d previously stated “my days are numbered,” as he reflected on his age.
However, despite announcing he’d be scaling back on big gigs, he has continued to assure fans he has no plans to retire completely.
Last year, Lancaster deemed her husband, whom she married in 2007, a “workaholic”, with Stewart demonstrating his continuing passion for singing and his career, explaining: “I don’t see any possibility of slowing down anytime soon.”