Sex Pistols star Johnny Rotten's wife Nora Forster has passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's.
The 67-year-old rocker, whose real name is John Lydon had been his wife's full time carer and the couple were married for almost 50 years.
John announced the new on his official Twitter page earlier today, writing: "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 five decades - has passed away.
"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."
Alongside the statement a photo of the Sex Pistols star and Nora was shared, with the couple in a warm embrace. Back in January, John opened up on caring for his wife and revealed that he dedicated his entry to represent Ireland at Eurovision, to her.
Speaking about it on Good Morning Britain, he said: “This is the beginning of a new journey. Oddly enough, as bad as Alzheimer's is, there are great moments of tenderness between us.
“I try to capture that in the song. It’s not all waiting for the Grim Reaper. I can see the personality in her eyes that lets me know.
“Her communication skills are letting her down. I’m just blessed that I can be there and catch on to that and pass something useful on to other people.”
He added: “I care now for all of its victims. Particularly spouses that have to endure this. What you’ve got to do is fight.”
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