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Missing singer Gerry Rafferty 'is fine'
Ellen Widdup17.02.09
GERRY RAFFERTY was said today to be "alive and comparatively well".
The singer, who has not been seen by family and friends since walking out of hospital six months ago, is said to be living in hotels and B&Bs in London and Dorset.
Rafferty, 61, who wrote the 1978 hit Baker Street, has fought alcoholism for years. He was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in August suffering from liver failure after he ransacked his Mayfair hotel room. Days later he disappeared.
Today two sources said he was being cared for by a friend. One fan wrote on a website: "Don't worry. He's fine. I served him in a restaurant just off Piccadilly Circus then helped him back to his hotel." Another said he had spent a few days at a bed and breakfast in Bournemouth.
Reader views (7)
Hi
I just want Gerry to get well first and only then put pen to paper to let us know he is well and ready to return to the very forgiving world, then and only then can he put pen to paper and let us know he is well, I just want to tell him we can not loose him to the darkness and we must try to keep him safe.
if you are reading this Gerry, Please get well we are there with you every step off the way. if you get it wrong this get it right next time.
peace be with you
always
Steve
- Stevo, stockport
I only recently found out that I am related to Gerry- through my Grandmother's (MEG SHELLY) sister- Annie Rafferty.
I remember going to Paisley to visit her- and how proud she was of you Gerry.
I'm now living in Texas, I am a singer and still perform "stuck in the middle"- What a wonderful talent and gift to the music industry.
Gerry- I wish you well in your recovery.
Pat Mulhall
- Pat Mulhall Texas Usa, The Woodlands Texas USA
It's a great relief to find out Gerry is safe. Bring on the new material! The man's a genious.
- Mark Van Dongen, Temse, Belgium
So glad to hear that you are safe ,we hope one of these messages encouraged you to get in touch, to let everyone know that you are ok,I have read so many of the messages, on various sites,all are sending their love & best wishes ,we look forward to you recording new material, until then we have a fine body of work to carry on with.
We look forward to hearing from you as soon as you can .
Love
Mr & Mrs Mo
- Christopher J Mahoney, cornwall
A friend introduced me to Gerry Rafferty not long after "Night Owl" was released. Since then, I have picked up Stealers Wheel material as well as many, if not all, of Gerry`s solo LPs. Thoroughly enjoy "Snakes and Ladders", "Sleepwalking", "North & South", and find much to like about all his releases. A very talented musician, vocalist, and songwriter who has much more to treasure than "Baker Street". Very relieved to hear that he is doing fine. Know that many fans out here appreciate you and pray for you, Gerry.
"Gotta be as wise as a serpent...harmless as a dove"
- Scott D Lorencen, Bellevue USA
great news your ok and busy on new material
never will forget travelling up 2 edingburgh 2 watch you
on a wing and a prayer tour.rafferty,hugh burns+jerry donahue legends!all the best.
- J Ross,North Yorkshire, whitby,england
Gerry Rafferty my all time favourite singer songwriter since the very begining,I realise that Gerry wants his privicy but there are many people out there that not only admire your song writing ,they care about the the person ,so please Gerry get in touch, so we know you are, Love from Mr & Mrs Mo
- Christopher J Mahoney, cornwall
