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Sir Tom Jones lost his wife Linda to breast cancer in 2016.

Tom Jones has become the oldest male artist to top the UK album chart, with his latest record Surrounded By Time. The 80-year-old Welsh Crooner beat the record previously held by Bob Dylan, who reached No 1 in 2020 with Rough and Rowdy Ways, at the age of 79.

Tom Jones has just hit another huge milestone in his career at age 80. 

Sir Tom Jones reaffirms his status as a chart icon today as his new album Surrounded By Time lands straight in at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart, setting a UK chart record.

Tom Jones left BBC’s Naga Munchetty in fits of laughter as he shared a stark comment to television presenter Gethin Jones.The music icon was addressing Gethin's joke he was his dad as they share the same surname.Tom, 80, was appearing on BBC Breakfast to discuss his first album in over a decade, Surrounded By Time when he appeared to make a joke towards Gethin.As Naga, 46, and co-anchor Charlie Stayt, 58, linked to Morning Live, Charlie told Gethin and Kym Marsh: "Here's my note to you, Sir Tom Jones coming up."Gethin instantly responded: "Say hi to my dad for me.""Ah Gethin Jones, yes, of course," Naga interjected before adding: "not sure Sir Tom Jones knows about that yet."As Sir Tom appeared on BBC Breakfast, Naga told the icon: "Sir Tom

Sir Tom Jones, 80, rose to fame in 1963 shortly after becoming the frontman for Welsh singing group, The Senators.Since then, the music legend has gone on to achieve worldwide fame, performing with some of the biggest names in the business.Since finding fame, the Treforest born star has spent over 305 weeks in the UK Top 40, recording songs alongside the likes of Jools Holland and Cerys Matthews.Now, the music icon has spoken of the time he was approached by The Beatles star, Sir Paul McCartney, 78, who had offered to pen an original track for him.Shortly after the Liverpool legend had made the suggestion, Sir Tom instantly jumped at the opportunity to record a track written by a member of the world's biggest band.Despite his initial joy -

READ MORE: Tom Jones gets apology from Chris Evans after host's awkward age gaffeChris then read out texts he received from listeners who were also taking part in their "big three" initiative, which Chris continued to rave about. But there was one in particular that stood out and left him slightly concerned with how his wife would react.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, opened up on the inspiration behind a poignant song on his latest album Surrounded By Time, which is dedicated to the memory of his beloved late wife Linda Trenchard. The particularly emotional musical number tells the story of how the singer's spouse had urged him to carry on with his career, despite her having just days left to live.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, opened up on the inspiration behind a poignant song on his latest album Surrounded By Time, which is dedicated to the memory of his beloved late wife Linda Trenchard.The particularly emotional musical number tells the story of how the singer’s spouse had urged him to carry on with his career, despite her having just days left to live.Appearing on Lorraine this morning, Tom shared how Linda had remained ever-present in his work: “There's a song on there, ‘I won’t crumble with you if you fall’ because I was with her for the last 10 days in the hospital.“She knew she was dying with lung cancer.“She said, ‘Look I’ve got to go, but don’t fall with me now… you know you have got to carry on. “‘You have got to get on that stage.

Sir Tom Jones has addressed claims that he is dating Priscilla Presley, wife of his late friend, Elvis Presley.The Welsh singer sadly lost his wife Linda in April 2016 following a short but fierce battle with cancer. The couple had been married since they were just 16.MORE: Tom Jones' family photo album: a rare look at the singer's life with late wife LindaIn the wake of Linda's death, Sir Tom, 80, has been romantically linked to 75-year-old Priscilla, who was married to Elvis from 1967 until 1973.

Chris Evans, 55, has recalled the time he rejected a role in Danny Boyle’s iconic movie Trainspotting back in 1996.The Virgin Radio host admitted the reason for his somewhat surprising career decision, came as he was enjoying glasses of champagne down the pub with singer Sir Tom Jones, 80.Chris explained the film scene he was meant to be in while presenting his Virgin Radio Breakfast show alongside co-host Vassos Alexander.He said: “Then he [Ewan McGregor’s character Mark Renton] drowns into the toilet, but coming out of the hypodermic syringe there was a game show, an internal game show, taking place in the liquid in the syringe.“It was Dale Winton with this sort of funkadelic, fifth-dimension game show.They asked me to do it, I said,

Sir Tom Jones never realised the extent of his late wife's homesickness. The 80-year-old pop star and his wife Linda relocated to the US at the height of his career, and Tom only became aware of how much Linda - who died of cancer in 2016 - wanted to return to Britain after she passed away.

Sir Tom Jones is on course for his first UK Number 1 album in two decades with Surrounded By Time.

 Chris then admitted: “No, no, I got it… “I think we both got it a little wrong and met half way in the middle, which is fine!”Despite the awkward moment, Chris and Tom, who have known each other for a while, both laughed off their confusion.It comes after Sir Tom recently admitted he was left feeling "angry" after his doctor issued him a warning about "running about on stage" at his age.The singer insisted he has no plans to slow down despite going through a health scare recently. The star had a urinary tract infection two years ago, which was fortunately cleared up with antibiotics.Recalling his conversation with his doctor at the time, Sir Tom said in an exclusive interview with Saturday's Daily Express newspaper: “The doctor told me,

Sir Tom Jones, 80, has shared how he abstains from alcohol, as he recently re-worked Bob Dylan’s One More Cup Of Coffee for his latest album Surrounded By Time, which describes the pain of hangovers.The Sex Bomb hitmaker says as “a rule” now he does not drink because he struggles with the after-effects.Tom revealed to Daily Express: “I don’t drink as a rule anymore, because the hangovers are so much harder to shake off.“I used to love to drink, quite a drop, but drink is a younger person’s game.“I love a Cognac after dinner, with a cigar and a coffee.

Simon Rimmer’s pork recipe was the best she'd had.He told her: “I’m a bit upset with you Steph actually, I was watching Steph’s Packed Lunch the other day and I heard that the best dish you’ve ever had in your life since you’ve been here is Simon Rimmer cooking you some pork.”“I mean it was amazing though,” she replied, defending her comment.Freddy then went on to say: “Yeah but Steph, 136 episodes you’ve had here, that’s a lot of food OK, and the best dish you’ve had is pork?”Lost for words as she laughed, the chef continued: “I know next week I’m going to cook you a plate of back bacon and that’s all you’re going to have.”READ MORE: Tom Jones addresses Prince Philip's apology after Duke's remark“It was… I love ham though,” Steph replied,

Sir Tom Jones, 80, said while it took a lot for him to get angry in his younger years, it was like a “red flag to a bull” when he did. At one point, he said he branded John Lennon a “scouse b*****d” after taking offence to a comment he made.

Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and The Beatles all on one stage?

The strike was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The TUC unsuccessfully attempted to force the British government to act to prevent wage reductions and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out coal miners. Despite Sir Tom’s admission about his reaction to politics in his youth, he is not keen to get involved in politics now due to his fame.The performer explained: “That’s why the vote is always private.  “I wouldn’t want people to just follow me because of my status as a singer.

Tom Jones almost gave up singing when his late wife Linda was diagnosed with lung cancer – but she urged him to carry on.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Voice star Sir Tom Jones has been living without his beloved wife Linda now for five years, after she sadly passed away from cancer in 2016. The singer has admitted he was in a "cloud" after her death and it is only now that "everything is bright" again.