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Gary Numan Mourns Brother's Death After Leeds Show

Published 24 November 2025

British musician Gary Numan announced the sudden death of his brother John on social media this week, revealing that the 60-year-old suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after they parted ways following a concert in Leeds.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning after Numan's performance at the O2 Academy in Leeds on Friday evening, November 14, as part of his tour marking the 45th anniversary of his 1980 album Telekon. The brothers, who saw each other infrequently, spent hours catching up backstage and after the show, discussing topics ranging from literature and music to family and personal interests. John had recently developed a passion for reading and shared stories about his life, including his children and hobbies like steam trains and airplanes.

Around 12:20 a.m., Numan hugged his brother goodbye at the tour bus door and watched him walk toward his car, a short distance away. John collapsed on a rainy street just yards from the venue, unnoticed by Numan and his entourage as they departed for the next show. A passerby spotted him and called an ambulance, but paramedics were unable to save him. Numan learned of the tragedy later that morning when his...

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