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‘I miss my missus’ – Johnny Lydon on his wife, Alzheimer’s, and his Eurovision bid

Former Sex Pistol is hoping his song will represent Ireland in the song contest in May... but he faces stiff competition

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Johnny Lydon at RTÉ yesterday ahead of tonight's Late Late Show Eurosong Special. Photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Johnny Lydon at RTÉ yesterday ahead of tonight's Late Late Show Eurosong Special. Photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Broadcasters Marty Whelan and Ryan Tubridy (centre) with acts taking part in tonight’s Late Late Show Eurosong, including Wild Youth, ADGY, CONNOLLY, Johnny Lydon and Public Image Ltd, Leila Jane and K Muni & ND. Left: Johnny Lydon. Photo: Andres Poveda

Broadcasters Marty Whelan and Ryan Tubridy (centre) with acts taking part in tonight’s Late Late Show Eurosong, including Wild Youth, ADGY, CONNOLLY, Johnny Lydon and Public Image Ltd, Leila Jane and K Muni & ND. Left: Johnny Lydon. Photo: Andres Poveda

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Johnny Lydon at RTÉ yesterday ahead of tonight's Late Late Show Eurosong Special. Photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

He’s been performing for 50-odd years but Johnny Lydon is feeling nervous ahead of tonight’s Late Late Show Eurosong Special.

And with good reason: Hawaii – the song he is hoping to bring to Liverpool in May – is loaded with meaning. It is a love letter to his wife of 44 years Nora Forster, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease.


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