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Gary Numan's 'Illegal' Love Story: Fan Met Singer at 12
25 Jun
Summary
- Gary Numan met his wife Gemma when she was 12 and he was 22.
- He obtained her number through a fan club after her mother died.
- They married in 1997 and have three daughters.
Singer Gary Numan revealed the unconventional way he met his wife, Gemma O'Neill, who was a devoted fan. O'Neill first encountered Numan at age 12 when he was 22, stating her intention to marry him. Their paths crossed again six years later, and she continued to attend his shows, becoming a familiar face.
Numan later obtained O'Neill's phone number through her fan club after learning of her mother's passing. He initiated contact, leading to a date where they drove to a radio interview. The couple eventually married in 1997.
They have since welcomed three daughters: Raven, 23, Persia, 21, and Echo, 19. Numan, known for his 1979 hit 'Cars,' has released 19 solo albums and is currently working on new music exploring themes of AI and humankind's potential extinction.
