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Neil Youngis paying tribute to his late ex-wife, musician Pegi Young, who died of cancer last week.
“You are such a woman to me / And I love you / Our love will live / Until the end of all time,” read the beginning of the lyrics. “No one else can kill me like you do / No one else can fill me like you do / And no, no one else can feel our pain.”
After the lyrics, the singer left a sweet note praising his ex-wife: “Thanks Pegi, for being such a wonderful mother to our children. You live on inside of them and the many you have touched. 01-05-19.”
Pegi Young.
Pegi died on Jan. 1at the age of 66, one year after she was diagnosed with cancer.
“We request that the families’ privacy be respected at this time.”
Four years ago, Neilfiled for divorcefrom Pegi after 36 years of marriage. The former couple wed in 1978. Pegi and Neil had two children together — son Ben and daughter Amber.
Pegi Young.KMazur/WireImage
The parents rallied to the aid of their son, Ben, who suffers from cerebral palsy. After they failed to find a school that met their son’s needs, Pegi helped found the Bridge School, and they continued to raise funds for the school each year, holding benefits and inviting their star friends to perform to help students who battled similar severe physical impairments,according toRolling Stone.
In addition to her work on the Bridge School, Pegi was also known for her music career.
In 2007, Pegi released a self-titled solo LP and went on to release albumsFoul Deeds(2010),Bracing for Impact(2011),Lonely in a Crowded Room(2014) andRawfollowing her divorce.Neil is now married to actressDaryl Hannah, who he wed in August 2018.
source: people.com
