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.

Penny Lancaster, the wife of Rod Stewart, says that she is "so blessed" to share the singer's 80th birthday with him and their children, as several of his celebrity pals also marked his milestone birthday.

The Hoops-mad soft rock legend and frequent visitor to Glasgow is celebrating with an epic cruise around the Caribbean with his eight children and wife Penny Lancaster.

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",