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Sir Tom Jones to appear at Hay Festival following wife's death | Sir Tom Jones to appear at Hay Festival following wife's death |
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Sir Tom Jones is to appear at this year's Hay Festival - his first public appearance since the death of his wife. | Sir Tom Jones is to appear at this year's Hay Festival - his first public appearance since the death of his wife. |
Lady Melinda Rose Woodward - known as Linda - died on 10 April in Los Angeles after suffering from cancer. | Lady Melinda Rose Woodward - known as Linda - died on 10 April in Los Angeles after suffering from cancer. |
Sir Tom will be at the annual literature festival in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, on 5 June to discuss his autobiography Over The Top And Back. | Sir Tom will be at the annual literature festival in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, on 5 June to discuss his autobiography Over The Top And Back. |
Author Julia Donaldson, TV presenter Chris Packham and actress Olivia Colman are among those appearing at the event. | |
Sir Tom, who is originally from Treforest, Pontypridd, previously said he would return to the stage as "singing really is my best therapy". | |
Writing on his Facebook page, he said: "It means a huge amount to be able to continue to perform for such a loyal and giving audience; your support has been uplifting and doesn't go unnoticed." | Writing on his Facebook page, he said: "It means a huge amount to be able to continue to perform for such a loyal and giving audience; your support has been uplifting and doesn't go unnoticed." |
Sir Tom and his childhood sweetheart met when they were both 12 and were married for 59 years. | Sir Tom and his childhood sweetheart met when they were both 12 and were married for 59 years. |
They have a son, Mark, who is now Sir Tom's manager. | They have a son, Mark, who is now Sir Tom's manager. |
The singer is due to kick off his UK tour with a performance at Hampton Court Palace on 8 June. | The singer is due to kick off his UK tour with a performance at Hampton Court Palace on 8 June. |
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