DLNcHKkwf9' Edward odero September 19, 2023 Though he has left us in the land of his birth, this land of Kenya will never forget him and his music. My deepest #condolences to Rodger Whittaker’s family and fans. #fortheloveofkenya /dvLzhlEhvB' Waisaka September 19, 2023 Even though he has departed from the place of his birth, Kenya will always cherish his memory and music, keeping him forever in our hearts. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family and fans of Rodger Whittaker. Many Kenyans took to social media to express condolences, admiration and love for his song “My Land is Kenya.” Whitaker died from a stroke at his home in France on 13 September, though his death was only officially announced on Tuesday. He was described as “ Germany’s favourite Englishman” and had multiple German hits, despite not speaking German. And then we have a wonderful time.” In such hours, Roger Whittaker's dark thoughts evaporate - although he knows: one day the moment of farewell will be there forever.Kenyan-born British folk singer-songwriter Roger Whittaker has passed away.īest known for his songs “The Last Farewell” and “Durham Town”, Whitaker was a beloved artist in many parts of the world, particularly in Germany, but also in South Africa. "Then we'll all have a wonderful time" His children and grandchildren are the singer's lifeblood, who admits: “I miss the time when everyone still lived at home. He revealed the secret of a happy marriage to his two sons: "Your wife is always right", he says and laughs again, amused. She not only strengthened his back in the 50 years of his stage career, but also gave him one wonderful family: After two adopted girls, three more children followed - and Roger Whittaker loves them all idolatrous. Luckily she's fine today, but Roger Whittaker admits: "I was scared to death!" For him, Natalie is the rock in the surf. Sad thoughts But who couldn't understand Roger Whittaker? He confesses: "I owe what I am to Natalie, and I am grateful that she is by my side." Two years ago she had heart problems. If I can choose, I want to die before my wife." Two years ago, Natalie had heart problems But I say to her: Please make me go before you." He thinks for a moment, then adds: "You know, when a couple has been together for a long time and one of them has to go, it's often the case that the other dies shortly thereafter. Roger Whittaker: "We don't talk about it often. "You don't know what will happen - she could be left without me or I could be left without her." For him it is a cruel idea to have to go on living without the woman he loves. Because: A life without Natalie – he cannot imagine that at all. “After all, the most important festival is in four years”reveals Roger Whittaker, "our golden wedding." And then he suddenly becomes serious, talks about death. Are they celebrating big? He doesn't know that yet. Staying behind alone - for him a cruel ideaNext year he will be celebrating his 75th birthday. Even today, his eyes shine like those of a young man in love when he talks about his beloved Natalie. Despite this, she married me three months later, even though she never wanted to marry an artist.", he remembers with a laugh. He was 28 then, a young man "and I had no money to take her out on a date. When Roger Whittaker first saw her 46 years ago, "I knew: That's her!", he says. And there, with a glass of wine, it's suddenly about very serious issues - when we talk about his marriage to Natalie. Over a glass of wine, serious issues suddenly ariseWe are sitting in a restaurant in the Hanseatic city, we want to talk to him about his new album ( "So Many Years With You") chat – and about the big tour he is planning next year. But when NEUE POST met the famous singer in Hamburg, he revealed his greatest concern and made a harrowing confession. No shadow clouds this happiness, one would think. They have known each other for 46 years, have five children, eight grandchildren and live in Ireland, Natalie's homeland. Roger Whittaker (74) and his wife Natalie (68) are such a couple. Years of deep affection and fate have united them indissolubly. How they look at each other and understand without a word. There is a quiet and special magic about married couples who have grown gray together and in love with one another.
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