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‘I’ve lost my best friends’: Rod Stewart reveals his brother Bob has passed away – two months after losing older brother Don
Rod Stewart has revealed that his brother Bob has passed away – just two months after losing his other brother Don.
The singer, 77, took to Instagram on Wednesday to confirm the sad news, saying Bob passed away on Tuesday night.
Rod also referenced Don in his heartfelt message, writing: It is with great sadness that I announce last night the loss of my brother Bob, who joins my brother Don on the great football field in the sky.
Tragedy: Rod Stewart has revealed that his brother Bob has passed away – just two months after losing his other brother Don
I’ve lost two of my best friends in the space of two months. RIP Don and Bob ‘irreplaceable buddies’ Sir Rod Stewart’.
Rod was inundated with condolences from his followers, while Piers Morgan wrote: ‘How sad… deepest condolences to all of you. RIP Bob.’
Another fan wrote, “We are very sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to you and your family.”
Another Instagram user added, “Sorry for your loss, Rod. My grandparents were friends with your parents, Rod. My grandmother told me that Don had a beautiful voice. REST IN PEACE.’
Statement: The singer, 77, took to Instagram on Wednesday to confirm the sad news and said Bob passed away Tuesday night
Rod, who also has two sisters named Peggy and Mary, did not give a cause of death in his statement.
It comes after the musician revealed in September that his brother Don passed away at the age of 94, just 48 hours before Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.
Rod wrote, “It’s been a devastating 48 hours. We lost my brother Don on Tuesday at the age of 94 and today we all lost Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.”
“The Queen has been an unwavering presence all my life and a great unifier. A shining star that will never fade in our hearts and souls.”
Family: Rod Stewart has revealed that his older brother Don (second from right) died on Tuesday at the age of 94, just 48 hours before the passing of Queen Elizabeth II – pictured in 2004
Rod wrote, “It’s been a devastating 48 hours. We lost my brother Don on Tuesday at the age of 94 and today we all lost Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.
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.
“What a privilege it was to perform for her. My sincere condolences to the royal family. God protect the king.’
Rod was inundated with condolences from his fans, with one writing, “So sorry to hear about your brother, I can only imagine how heartbreaking that is.
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 in 2016)
“And she was a wonderful queen, my heart goes out to all of England and to her family too.”
Another said: ‘I am 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 said, “Sorry for your loss,” while another said, “Thinking of you and your family.”
Honour: Rod took the stage at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June