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Rod Stewart, 80, admits his split from ex-wife Rachel Hunter, 55, 'tore him to shreds' as he reflects on marriage breakdown


The singer, 80, was married to the New Zealand model, 55, from 1990 until 2006 and they welcomed two children together - daughter Renee, 33, and son Liam, 30.

The pair, who have a 24-year age gap, met at an LA nightclub when Rachel was just 21 years old, with Rod admitting his sister Mary thought his wife was 'too young'. The pair, who have a 24-year age gap, met at an LA nightclub when Rachel (both pictured) was just 21 years old, with Rod admitting his sister Mary thought his wife was 'too young' Rod said his siblings - Mary, Don and Bob - were initially 'suspicious' and didn't want a repeat of his split from Rachel, while Penny's own brother Oliver was worried about her dating a rock star.

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