Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart celebrates his 80th birthday this week and his wife Penny Lancaster has said she is planning a series of special events that will last "several weeks"

Loose Women star Penny Lancaster has sent touching birthday wishes to her husband Sir Rod Stewart as the rock icon marks his 80th birthday, saying she is 'so blessed' to have him

Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart is turning 80, and has a series of lavish celebrations planned with his wife Penny Lancaster.

Rod Stewart has been married three times and has eight children, but it was his relationship with Penny Lancaster that finally showed him what true love is

Sir Rod Stewart turns 80 today and the legendary rocker has been celebrating with his family as his wife Penny Lancaster is reportedly planning a series of events that will last "several weeks".

Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. They include: -- Musician Ronnie Hawkins in 1935 -- Historian Stephen Ambrose in 1936 -- Olympic decathlon champion Bill Toomey in 1939 (age 86) -- Musician Jim Croce in 1943 -- Musician Frank Sinatra Jr.

Born in London in 1945, he's undoubtedly one of the last living legends of English rock. He celebrates his 80th birthday today… Since his first notable musical experiences, with the Jeff Beck Group (1967) then with the Faces (1969) and their unforgettable "Stay With Me",