Sir Rod Stewart has 'no fear' about death ahead of his 80th birthday and says he aims to stick around for another 15 years but acknowledges 'my days are numbered'
Rod Stewart revealed he has 'no fear' about death ahead of his 80th birthday, adding he aims to stick around for another 15 years, but also acknowledging his 'days are numbered'.
Despite the rocker getting on in age, he insisted on Friday that he still has no desire to tone down his rock 'n' roll lifestyle.
Rod, 79, began his final Las Vegas residency, after 13 years in the city, on Wednesday, and Rod promised he will continue performing and partying in his 90s.
He told The Sun: 'I'm aware my days are numbered but I've got no fear. We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket. I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can. I say few — probably another 15. I can do that easy mate, easy.'
He admitted: 'I'm not like I was in the '70s and '80s and I can't stay up all night, get drunk and go mad and still have a voice just like that. Nowadays I have to protect my voice before and after every show.
Rod Stewart revealed on Friday he has 'no fear' about death ahead of his 80th birthday, adding he aims to stick around for another 15 years, but acknowledging his 'days are numbered'
Despite the rocker getting on in age, he insisted he still has no desire to tone down his rock 'n' roll lifestyle (pictured in Denmark in June)
Rod will soon begin his last Las Vegas residency after 13 years in the city and he promised he will continue partying into his 90s (pictured in Los Angeles on Friday)
But Rod insisted: 'But no, you think I just have water on my rider? You're talking to Rod Stewart here, mate. We go mad after every show. There are 13 of us, six women, really great musicians and I make them drink. We absolutely love it.'
Rod, who has had both prostate and thyroid cancer, said: 'I am more aware of my health now than before. You should be when you start getting on a bit. It's very important. I am a bit of a hypochondriac. I think men in particular should take advantage of all the wonderful medical science out there.
Despite this, he revealed he doesn't take any medication at all apart from the odd anti-inflammatory if his knee is giving him trouble.
Rod said he works out three or four times a day and is kept on the straight and narrow by his personal trainer whom he has been working with for over three decades.
He is currently constructing a racing track at his Essex mansion to aid him on his mission to break the world record for the 100m sprint in his age group.
Though Rod is leaving Sin City, where he sold 90% capacity each night, he may be back on stage sooner rather than later. Ron hinted that a short UK tour with Jools Holland is on the cards, to support their 2024 joint album Swing Fever.
For his 80th birthday in January, Rod knows that he will be having a blowout party but revealed that his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, has kept him in the dark about any further details.
His eight children are also said to be heavily involved in the planning. Rod is father to Sarah Streeter, 61; Kimberly, 45, Sean, 44, and Ruby Stewart, 37, with his first wife; Renee, 32, and Liam Stewart, 30, with his second; and Alastair, 19, and Aiden Stewart, 13, with his third, Penny.
While Rod admitted: 'I'm not like I was in the '70s and '80s and I can't stay up all night, get drunk and go mad and still have a voice just like that'
He assured: '...You're talking to Rod Stewart here, mate. We go mad after every show. There are 13 of us, six women, really great musicians and I make them drink. We absolutely love it'
For his 80th birthday in January, Rod knows that he will be having a blowout party but revealed that his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, has kept him in the dark about any further details
Rod's eight children are involved in the planning. Six are pictured and numbered here at the wedding of Liam, 30, as is Rod and Penny, Liam's wife Nicole, and his mother Rachel Hunter
When asked for the secret to a happy relationship, Rod said be honest, talk things through, and don't argue before bed - especially if you have both had a tipple
Rod married his 'amazing' third wife Penny, an English model, in 2007, following his marriages to American actress Alana Stewart and New Zealand actress Rachel Hunter.
He shared that the pair still enjoy romantic dinners and that she will travel from England to visit him once again to keep him company during his last few dates.
When asked for the secret to a happy relationship, Rod said be honest, talk things through, and don't argue before bed - especially if you have both had a tipple.
Rod ends his 13-year residency, Rod Stewart: The Hits, at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas on August 7.
Rod will end his final Las Vegas residency, The Hits at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, on August 7
