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Howard Carpendale Turns 80 With Surprise Family London Trip, Plans Farewell Tour

He stresses care for his wife during a planned wind‑down of his public schedule.

Overview

  • Annemarie Carpendale shared Instagram clips showing the family flying to London for the birthday surprise, captioned with “London Calling,” “Surprise” and “Happy Birthday.”
  • Travel companions included son Wayne, wife Donnice, ex‑wife Claudia and grandson Mads, with the group dining at Granger & Co. in Notting Hill.
  • In remarks cited by Bild, Carpendale said his deepest fear is leaving Donnice alone, adding that she avoids discussions about death.
  • He said he intends to speak with loved ones to express his priorities and ensure his wife is protected.
  • Professionally, he has announced the “Let’s Do It Again, Again!” farewell tour for spring 2026 and the album “Zeitlos” due 20 February, featuring 20 reinterpreted songs from his life.