Rod Stewart to Retire After 60-Year Career

After an extraordinary music career spanning over six decades, rock icon Rod Stewart, aged 81, has announced his retirement. He plans to conclude his illustrious journey with one final tour, slated to commence at Dublin's 3Arena in 2027. This decision has prompted fans to reflect on his extensive career and the notable relationships and controversies that have marked his personal life.

Stewart's past marriages, particularly his second to New Zealand supermodel Rachel Hunter, have drawn significant attention. Despite his commitment to fidelity after a previous infidelity, their marriage ended in 2006. Stewart attributed their split partly to their significant age difference, noting his sister's initial reservations about the union.

Rachel Hunter offered a different perspective, explaining her decision to divorce Rod Stewart was due to her feeling of being trapped and losing her sense of self. She described feeling like a "gilded trophy wife" and realized she had neglected her own identity and interests during their nine years together. Her eventual step towards independence, including a solo trip to London, reinforced her need to leave the marriage, a decision she acknowledged would deeply upset Stewart.