Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster's heartbreaking message to star as he turns 80

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As Sir Rod Stewart gears up for his headline performance at Glastonbury, it's almost unbelievable that the rock icon turns 80 today.The Celtic-daft rocker might have reached his milestone decade, but he's far from hanging up his mic after a dazzling 60-year career that boasts global record sales of over 120 million. "I have no desire to retire," Rod confidently announced on Instagram back in November."I'm fit, have a full head of hair and can run 100 metres in 18 seconds at the age of 79."His birthday bash is in the capable hands of wife Penny Lancaster, who has hinted at a string of celebrations spanning "several weeks".

The couple, who usually reside in Essex, reportedly enjoyed their Christmas in Palm Beach, Florida, before setting sail for the Caribbean just in time for Rod's milestone birthday.

It's expected that many of Rod's eight children will join in the festivities, including sons Alastair, 19, and Aiden, 13, whom he shares with 53-year-old Penny, as well as his four daughters and two other sons from previous relationships: Sarah, 61, Kimberly, 45, Ruby, 37, Renee, 32, Sean, 44, and Liam, 30.

The celebrations are also likely to include Rod's three grandchildren, Delilah, 13, and Otis and Louie, both 19 months old, reports the Mirror.