Scottish singer Lulu has shared an emotional tribute to her former husband John Frieda following his death at the age of 75. The singer took to social media to remember the renowned celebrity hairstylist and businessman, who passed away peacefully on November 3, surrounded by his family.
A Lasting Bond After Divorce
The former couple were married for more than a decade, tying the knot at Hampstead Register Office in London in 1976. They welcomed their son Jordan the following year, but their marriage came to an end as John's haircare business began to take off.
Alongside a touching message to John, Lulu posted what she described as their final photograph together, taken just weeks before his death. The image was thought to have been taken at an event in June to celebrate 50 years of his salon in Mayfair.
Final Photo and Heartfelt Message
Lulu captioned the picture: "Our last photo together Sept 2026. A lifetime of memories. Rip Johnny," adding a pink heart emoji.
The adorable snap shows the former couple smiling together from ear to ear, as John wraps his arm around Lulu. Both are looking past the camera, with Lulu wearing a white blouse and gold chain, while John is dressed in a tan blazer over a black T-shirt.
Fans and Friends Send Condolences
Fans and friends alike took to the comment section of the post, sending their condolences to Lulu. TV show host Gabby Logan penned: "Sending you loads of love," while Spandau Ballet star Gary Kemp commented: "Lots of love to you."
Lulu's following also took to the comments, with one fan posting: "What a super picture how wonderful you've remained friends all these years condolences to you and Jordan." Another stated: "It says alot about you both that you remained lifelong friends after you divorced. I am really sorry for yours and your son's loss."
Reflections on Their Marriage
Although Lulu and John went their separate ways in 1991, the pair remained connected through their son and Lulu has previously spoken openly about how difficult their split was.
In a past interview, the singer reflected on how young they were when they first got together, admitting she had not realised their marriage was falling apart. She said: "I think John left me in 1988 when I lost the baby. I was in denial of my marriage going wrong. I didn’t see us drifting apart. I always thought there would be signs. Perhaps there were. I just didn’t see them."
Lulu has also spoken about the pain of their separation, previously describing it as "excruciating" and admitting she had struggled to imagine life without him. She said: "That was a very painful time in my life. It was excruciating. I thought I was dying. I thought I would die without my last husband. Quite clearly, I survived."
Meanwhile, John had spoken about their relationship, admitting that being married to someone more famous than him had been difficult at times. However, he made clear that his feelings for Lulu never went away.
Reflecting on their marriage, he said: "She is an incredible person. And if I’d not been uptight, paranoid, not wanting to be 'Mr. Lulu'… But I was a young guy. Whatever happened, whatever the reasons, you never stop loving that person. You may be angry, you may be worried about things, you may feel something happened that you didn’t like. But you have not left that person. I never stopped loving her. She’s the mother of my son. She’s a great person."
A Career in Hairdressing
John, who was described by his salon as a "true icon of the hair industry", became one of the biggest names in British hairdressing after opening his first salon in the 1970s. His work went on to attract an international following, with the hairstylist becoming a favourite among some of the world's most recognisable faces. Throughout his career, he worked with stars including the Princess of Wales Diana, Madonna, Nicole Kidman and Scarlett Johansson, before building his own successful haircare brand.
