{"id":510,"date":"2024-04-09T23:51:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T23:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifementorb.de\/?p=510"},"modified":"2024-04-09T23:51:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T23:51:28","slug":"rod-stewart-makes-sad-announcement-its-with-great-sadness-that-i-announce-the-loss-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifementorb.de\/?p=510","title":{"rendered":"Rod Stewart makes sad announcement: \u201cIt\u2019s with great sadness that I announce the loss of..\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although each of us experiences the death of a loved one in a unique way, there is one thing that unites all of our grieving experiences: grief is never simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes time to process and deal with the loss of a loved one or close friend; occasionally, we simply never regain the identity we had before their departure.
Consider Rod Stewart, the renowned singer, who recently announced the passing of his brother Bob, just a few months after the dying of another brother Don.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rod Stewart shared the sad news on Instagram on November 30 of last year and noted that Bob had passed away the previous evening.
The Young Turks singer continued by expressing his wish that Bob and Don, who died just months apart, were enjoying a game of football together in the hereafter.
In a devastating statement, the iconic British rock and pop artist said that the two deaths had left him without his two closest friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s with great sadness that I announce the loss of my brother Bob last night, who joins my brother Don on the great football pitch in the sky.\u201d
\u201cI\u2019ve lost two of my best mates in the space of two months. RIP Don and Bob \u2018irreplaceable buddies\u2019 Sir Rod Stewart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After the loss of his older brother Don in September 2022, Rod published a similar post with a picture of a crown on a dark background. Don passed away at age 94.
Rod went to a party in January 2019 to honor his sister Mary Cady\u2019s 90th birthday. He paid tribute to her and the now-deceased Don there, praising them for their vital assistance on his path to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve got to tell you, these individuals were crucial in supporting me, helping me get into music, and just being there for me,\u201d he stated at the time.
Overall, Rod had four siblings growing up, but as of late, with Bob\u2019s passing, just Mary is left. Stewart detailed his life story in \u201cRod: The Autobiography\u201d
As for his relationship with his sister and brothers, he the Scottish-born star said: \u201cThese guys have just been [expletive] brilliant throughout my life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rod Stewart, who is now 78 years old, is still on the road and will soon visit Florida to perform. Considering how much he has always appreciated his brothers\u2019 assistance, Rod will have a difficult year in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He continued, \u201cI\u2019ve got to tell you, these individuals were crucial in helping me get into music, encourage me, and just be there for me.\u201d
\u201cWhether it was football or washing my dirty underpants, I can\u2019t speak highly enough about these guys.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rod himself has also struggled with health issues multiple times. He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2000, and the disease almost ruined the voice that turned him into a worldwide star.
\u201dIt was a terrible shock. I mean, I just went into total silence for a few days,\u201d Rod mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He underwent surgery and pulled through, but the cancer battle would affect his life in many ways. For example, he had to re-learn how to sing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo chemotherapy was required \u2013 which, in turn, meant there was no risk that I\u2019d lose my hair,\u201d he later wrote in his autobiography:
\u201cAnd let\u2019s face it: if we\u2019re ranking threats to the survival of my career, losing my hair would be second only to losing my voice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, the legendary rock star once again shocked his fans when he shared that he\u2019d been battling prostate cancer \u2013 in secret. Rod learned he had the disease in February 2016 during a routine checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The singer decided to speak up at a fundraising event for the Prostate Project and European Tour Foundation in Surrey, England.
\u201cNo one knows this, but I thought this was about time I told everybody,\u201d Stewart said, \u201cI\u2019m in the clear, now, simply because I caught it early. I have so many tests.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, the singer reportedly received the all-clear the same year.
In addition to sharing his news, he encouraged others to get checked for the fourth most common cancer \u201cGuys, you\u2019ve got to really go to the doctor. Finger up the bum, no harm done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please share this article on Facebook if you want to send your love and support in Rod\u2019s direction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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