Riches to rags story of reclusive stockbroker who fled to island after losing wealth
dailystar.co.ukAustralian island paradise after revealing his health issues are becoming a concern.Millionaire stockbroker David Glasheen, 78, has lived on Restoration Island, on the Cape York Peninsula, off the coast of North Queensland, by himself since 1997, with just the company of his beloved dingoes and two female mannequins – who he calls Miranda and Phyllis.But as he nears 80, father-of-three Mr Glasheen realises that his body is slowing down, with things starting to go wrong and with very little means of communication technology at his disposal, he wants a couple to join him on his island in case he runs into difficulties with his health."I’m not 18 anymore, it’s heavier and harder,” he told news.com.au. “I fainted one day and then fell and broke my hip.“The phones don’t work when you need them half the time, so the best security I could get is more people.
The wheels start falling off when you’re 80. That’s what happens."Glasheen lost his wealth in the ‘Black Tuesday’ crash in 1987, divorcing his wife four years later, and moving to ‘Resto’ in 1997.
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