POP star Robbie Williams has revealed his mother’s dementia means she no longer knows who he is – and admits he “isn’t ready for it.”
The Angels singer revealed the heartbreaking news about mum Janet during a recent concert while on tour in Germany.
Former Take That star Robbie, 51, also talked on stage about the other stresses he’s been suffering with his father, Peter, who’s also a singer, as well as his mother in law.
He said: “My mother has dementia and she doesn’t know who I am anymore.
“She doesn’t know where she is anymore.
“My dad has Parkinson’s and he can’t leave the house.
“He used to sing with me every night on stage, he would come out, steal the show and be charming and then wander backstage for a glass of red wine.
“Now he can’t leave the house.
“My mother-in-law, who I absolutely worship and adore, has three illnesses.
“She’s for lupus, Parkinson’s and cancer. She is the most courageous lady and she is fighting, fighting, fighting.”
He added: “It’s a strange place to be, this place we find ourselves, 51 years old, it’s very strange to be the grown up.
“I’m not ready for it.”
Robbie has previously talked about his mothers battle with dementia, which his grandmother also suffered from.
He said he knew the day would come when she might not recognise him.
He admitted: “I’m in a different part of my life right now.”
This comes shortly after it was announced that Robbie has officially been nominated for a knighthood for his contribution to music and charity.
It is now up to the honours committee who will send a shortlist of recommendations to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer and then King Charles to sign off.
Robbie is tied with The Beatles for the most UK No1 albums, with 15 chart-topping records, as well as seven No1 singles as a solo artist.
He is also responsible for creating Soccer Aid way back in 2006, which to date has raised £106million for Unicef, who he has been an ambassador for since 2000.
Robbie has been involved in 11 Comic Relief events and is a patron for Music Support — a charity helping people in the industry who are suffering from addiction or mental health issues.
Radio 2 breakfast show host Scott Mills has thrown his weight behind calls for Rob to get the honour.
Scott told Bizarre: “I think Robbie should be knighted, 100 per cent. For his contribution for music alone.
“Let’s not forget, he’s the most decorated Brits winner in history. I think we should celebrate and acknowledge how much joy he has brought.
“He deserves it. Not only for his contribution to music, but also for fighting his demons in the public eye and coming out the other side.
“He should be acknowledged for his honesty and bravery. He really is a role model.”
