Dear fans and friends, I had an awakening at the end of Blondie's recent tour which came from all of you on my birthday. All the birthday wishes and generous presents are such a sweet reminder of the loyalty of our Blondie fans so thank you for that.
It's hard for me to believe at my age cause I'm still playing music for you all and luckily, in spite of a few injuries and surgeries, can still put on a show and the best part, many of you are still in the audience.
The flip side of this positivity is the loss of my god daughter Akira. She was just turning 20 and we lost her to fentanyl. So my joys and sorrows are all the more extreme.
While on stage sometimes I felt she was there watching just like when she was a little girl, standing with her sister Vali, their faces made up like mine, and dancing around on the side of the stage.
I will grieve for the rest of my life along with Barbara Sicuranza and Chris Stein, her mom and dad, and her sister Vali, at our terrible loss. Fentanyl is too dangerous, seductive and easy to get.
@BlondieOfficial The loss of a child never is far from your mind. It’s been 10 years since my son died. I grieve to this day. I’ve changed. Take care.
@BlondieOfficial I’m so sorry for your loss Debbie.❤️🙏
@BlondieOfficial First and foremost my condolences to you all. It's such an unnecessary loss. When it comes to controlled substances of any kind. That first time you try anything, it can become an addiction. That's where it starts. Even just a little... It's not worth it...💙
@BlondieOfficial This is an awfull experience. Strength to you, the family and @chrissteinplays with her loss. 🌸
@BlondieOfficial Sincere condolences to you, Chris, Barbara, and all that loved her.