‘Rest In Peace Boys’: Rod Stewart Pays Tribute To His Loving Brother Bob On His Funeral Day, Who Sadly Passed A Few Weeks After Big Brother Don
- Rod Stewart attended his brother Bob’s funeral following his death in November at age 88.
- The heartbroken singer, 77, shared a snapshot of the order of service with a beaming image of his late brother.
- He said he had lost “two of his best friends” after older brother Don also died at 94 just weeks earlier.
Rod Stewart attended his brother Bob’s funeral in London on Friday, following his death in November at the age of 88.
The heartbroken singer, 77, shared a snapshot of the service order with a beaming picture of his late brother on Instagram.
Sir Rod said he had lost “two of his best friends” a few months after older brother Don also died aged 94 just weeks earlier.
Heartbreak: Rod Stewart attended the funeral of his brother Bob in London on Friday, following his death in November aged 88.
He wrote: Said goodbye to my brother Bob today, with his coffin draped in a Rangers flag (lifelong Glasgow Rangers fan).
‘We loved our game days together in Scotland. Now he joins brother Don, rest in peace guys. Two of my best friends left in a few months.
Rod, who also has two sisters named Peggy and Mary, did not give a cause of death for his brother’s death.
RIP: The heartbroken singer, 77, shared a snapshot of the service order on Instagram with an effusive tribute.
Sad: Wrote: Said goodbye to my brother Bob today, with his coffin draped in a Rangers flag (lifelong Glasgow Rangers fan)
The rocker confirmed the sad news via Instagram November 30, ddescribing his late siblings as ‘irreplaceable friends’.
Rod said that he has “lost two of my best friends in the space of two months” when Bob “joins Don on the big football field in the sky.”
He wrote in tribute: “It is with great sadness that I announce the loss of my brother Bob last night, who joins my brother Don on the big football field in the sky.”
Family: Rod’s wife Penny previously shared a photo of Rod with Bob (center right) and his other siblings Don (left) and Mary (center left)
‘I have lost two of my best friends in the space of two months. RIP Don and Bob ‘irreplaceable companions’ Sir Rod Stewart’.
Rod was inundated with condolences from his fans, with Piers Morgan writing: ‘How sad… deepest condolences to all of you. RIP Bob.
It comes after the musician revealed in September that his brother Don died at the age of 94, just 48 hours before the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Family: It comes after the musician revealed in September that his brother Don (second from right) died at the age of 94, just 48 hours before the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Rod wrote: ‘It’s been a devastating 48 hours. We lost my brother Don on Tuesday at 94 and today we have all lost her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 96’
Rod wrote: ‘It’s been a devastating 48 hours. We lost my brother Don Tuesday at 94 and today we have all lost Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 96’.
“The Queen has been an unwavering presence throughout my life and a great unifier. A shining star that will never fade in our hearts and souls.’
Rod sent his best wishes to the Royal Family and also spoke of what an honor it was to perform at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.
Tribute: Rod sent his best wishes to the Royal Family and also spoke of what an honor it was to perform at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June (pictured 2016)
‘What a privilege it was to perform for her. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family. God save the king.’
Rod was inundated with condolences from his fans, writing: ‘So sorry to hear about your brother. I can only imagine how heartbreaking he is.
“And she was an amazing queen, my heart goes out to all of England and her family too.”
Another said: ‘So very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother Don Sir Rod… The Queen will be sorely missed. In your words A shining star that will never fade in our hearts and souls.’
One fan added, “I’m so sorry for your loss,” while another added, “Thinking of you and your family.”
Honor: Rod took the stage at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June