Singer Lulu has shared a moving tribute to her late husband, John Frieda, as well as their final picture together, taken just months before the late hairstylist died.
Lulu has shared a moving tribute to her former husband, John Frieda, following his death last week. John, who was renowned for his work on some of the world’s most famous stars, including Princess Diana and Joanna Lumley, died ‘peacefully’ surrounded by his family, aged 75.
The Scottish singer, 78, and John were pictured together in June, just months before he died. Now, Lulu has shared a picture of the former couple, showing them with their arms around one another.
Taking to Instagram, she said: “Our last photo together in June 2026. A lifetime of memories. Rip Johnny.” Her post, which has been liked thousands of times, was soon flooded with messages of support.
“Sending you loads of love,” said Gabby Logan. David Furnish commented a praying and red heart emoji. “Lots of love to you,” added Gary Kemp. Meanwhile, Bebe Buell commented: “My deepest condolences to you, dearest Lulu! With all my love, Bebe.
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Shout songstress Lulu and John were married for more than a decade, but endured a difficult split when his business, which generated millions in revenue, took off. The pair tied the knot in 1977 at Hampstead Register Office in London in front of A-list friends and British rock royalty in the form of Elton John, Ringo Starr and Tom Jones.
Following their wedding, the pair welcomed their son, Jordan, 12 months later. It marked Lulu’s second marriage, having previously tied the knot with Bee Gees legend Maurice Gibb.
The couple remained together for more than a decade while their careers flourished. Following styling sessions with icons including Princess Diana and Joanna Lumley, John established his own haircare empire, with the venture soaring as he informed Lulu he was departing.
Reflecting on their relationship, a devastated Lulu said they were “just children” when they became involved with one another. Lulu claimed John told her: “We’re not getting along, we’ve nothing in common. We never did have anything in common. I know exactly where I’m going and I know exactly what I want in my life. I want out.”
Reflecting several years later, she said: “I think John left me in 1988 when I lost the baby. I was in denial of my marriage going wrong. I didn’t see us drifting apart. I always thought there would be signs. Perhaps there were. I just didn’t see them.”
During their split, Lulu and John were forced to untangle their finances, just as his product line was generating a huge amount in revenue. She said: “John had always looked after the money side of things. I was happy to hand all that responsibility over to him.
“His product range was on the verge of huge success, but potential is something that is difficult to quantify on a balance sheet, let along a divorce settlement. Afterwards, many of my friends felt as though I should have had a stake in John’s business from the beginning. John never offered and I didn’t press him.”
John, meanwhile, remained relatively private about the breakdown of their marriage, but insisted that he had nothing but admiration for Lulu, adding that he struggled with being married to somebody who, at the time, was more successful.
“She is an incredible person. And if I’d not been uptight, paranoid, not wanting to be ‘Mr. Lulu’… But I was a young guy. Whatever happened, whatever the reasons, you never stop loving that person,” he said. “You may be angry, you may be worried about things, you may feel something happened that you didn’t like. But you have not left that person. I never stopped loving her. She’s the mother of my son. She’s a great person.”
In a statement last week, his brand said: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear John passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. John was more than a mentor to us; he was a true icon of the hair industry. He was the person who taught us everything, believed in us, and made us better.
“His talent and passion touched so many, and his legacy will live on in every single one of us. We will continue to do him proud. Our thoughts are with John’s family and everyone who loved him. Rest in peace, John. You will be forever in our hearts.”
His stepdaughter Asia added: “Sadly , my J has passed away. Today we lost the best man to ever exist. I share this because I know he touched the lives of so many.”
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