Rod Stewart has announced the death of his older brother Bob as he mourns his 'best mate'.
The Maggie May singer shared the sad news with fans on social media. It comes just weeks after the 77-year-old lost his other sibling Don who passed away aged 94 in September.
He told his 1.2million followers: "It’s 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.
"I’ve lost two of my best mates in the space of two months. RIP Don and Bob ‘irreplaceable buddies’"
Sir Rod's heartbreak comes just hours after performing at Glasgow's OVO Hydro for the UK leg of his world tour. The singer is due to continue his tour in Aberdeen on Friday December 2 before returning to Glasgow on Saturday December 3.
The Hoops daft singer was the youngest of five children of Robert Stewart and Elsie Gilbart, with his two brothers and two sisters being born in Scotland before the family moved to London, where he was born.
Rod and his older sibling Bob shared a deep love for football, despite supporting opposing teams. The Do Ya Think I'm Sexy singer is a die-heard Celtic support and while his brother was a staunch Rangers fan, the pair never had fights over the issue.
Sir Rod also lost his brother Don just two days before the death of the Queen. Taking to social media at the time, he said: "It has 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.
"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. What a privilege it was to perform for her. My deepest sympathies to the Royal Family. God save the King."
Rod's surviving siblings are his older sisters Peggy and Mary. Speaking at his sister Mary's 90th birthday party in 2019, Rod spoke about how his family had helped his early career.
"I've got to tell you, these guys were instrumental in supporting me, helping me get into music and just being there for me," he said. "Whether it was football or washing my dirty underpants, I can't speak highly enough about these guys."
He added: "These guys have just been effing brilliant throughout my life. We've had our arguments haven't we Don? The odd punch-up now and again but I love you, and I love you, Mary."
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