Sex Pistols rocker John Lydon reveals wife Nora tragically died after Alzheimers battle

Sex Pistols rock star John Lydon has announced that his beloved wife Nora has tragically passed away.

Sex Pistols rock star John Lydon's wife has tragically died after a battle with Alzheimers.

Sex Pistols rock star John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster has tragically died aged 80 after a battle with Alzheimers.

The Sex Pistols legend, 67, became a primary carer for the German heiress after she was diagnosed with the disease in 2018.

The couple had been together for 45 years.

John Lydon and Nora Forster were together for decades. Picture: Fin Costello/Redferns

John Lydon became Nora’s carer. Picture: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival

His official Twitter account announced the heartbreaking news today alongside a touching picture of the couple.

The tragedy comes after Ms Forster’s daughter Ari Up passed away aged 48 in 2010.

A statement said: “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. Heartfelt condolences to John from Rambo and all at PiL Official.”

1/2 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 5 decades - has passed away. Nora had been living with Alzheimer’s for several years. In which time John had become her full time carer. pic.twitter.com/MmQQdtmrjG

— John Lydon Official (@lydonofficial) April 6, 2023

Ms Forster is a former actor, model and music promoter who worked with acts including Jimi Hendrix and Wishbone Ash.

She first started out by promoting bands in Munich where she hosted a string of notable artists at her home.

Ms Forster a German publishing heiress - used her multimillion-dollar inheritance to financially support the Sex Pistols and other punk bands including The Clash when she moved to London.

She also affectionately became known as “Punk Mummy Warrior” after funding The Slits - her daughter Ari Up’s group.

The mum continued her open house policy for musicians and her Shepherd’s Bush home became a crash pad for rock musicians.

John Lydonn is an incredible performer. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Ed Jones

The pair were known for being devoted to each other. Picture: Fin Costello/Redferns

Forster met Lydon at Vivienne Westwood’s clothing store, Sex, on the Kings Road in Chelsea in 1975.

The pair wed in Germany four years later and became legal guardian’s of Ari Up’s twin teen boys and a third son following her death.

Lydon - also known as Johnny Rotten - revealed in 2018 that Nora had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

In an emotional interview earlier this year, the singer said: “We’ve been together some 45 years, we’re relentless. This is the beginning of a new journey with us.

“As bad as her Alzheimer’s is there are great moments of tenderness between us, and I try and capture that in the song. It’s not all waiting for the Grim Reaper.

“I can see her personality in her eyes. She lets me know it’s the communication skills that are letting her down, I’m just blessed I can be there and catch on to that.”

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission