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IT'S FAIR to say that Tom Jones is a national treasure thanks to his incredible career as a singer.
The superstar has continued to shine in the spotlight and is reprising his role as a coach on The Voice UK.
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How old is Tom Jones?
Sir Tom Jones was born in Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, on June 7, 1940 - which makes him 84-years-old.
His showbiz career spans over six decades, from his emergence as a vocalist in the mid-1960s with a string of top hits and regular appearances in Las Vegas.
He became a coach on The Voice back in 2012, while it was still on the BBC.
Tom mentored Leanne Mitchell, who went on to win the first series.
Tom Received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966.
He also has numerous Brit Awards which includes Best British Male in 2000 and the Outstanding Contribution to Music award in 2003.
Oher music gongs include a MTV Video Music Award in 1989.
Tom was awarded an OBE in 1999 and in 2006 he was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II for services to music.
In August 2024, Tom reignited his feud with Engelbert Humperdinck.
The pair have been locked in a bitter rivalry for more than 40 years.
Tom Jones says manager son Mark knows him 'better than he knows anyone else' after joining him on the road at 16
Who was his wife Linda Trenchard?
Tom was married to his childhood sweetheart Lady Melinda Rose Woodward for 59 years.
He was by her side when she died from a “fierce” battle with cancer in April 2016.
The couple had one son, Mark Woodward, who was born in 1957.
Linda stood by Tom throughout their marriage despite the lothario enjoying a string of affairs and admitting to sleeping with 250 women at the height of his fame.
I feel alive when [Tom] comes through the door, whatever the time of day or night is.
Tom Jones' late wife Linda
Sir Tom once described his marriage as “rock solid” despite his affairs, saying “all the rest was fun and games”.
Linda and Tom enjoyed a private marriage and were rarely pictured together out in public.
Sadly, the singer's late wife was crippled with agoraphobia, a fear of going outside, in later life and friends say the private woman feared being gossiped about.
In a rare interview, Linda once said: “I feel alive when [Tom] comes through the door, whatever the time of day or night is.”
Close friends said she enjoyed housework, watching TV and drinking champagne.
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When is The Voice 2024?
The Voice return to ITV on August 31, 2024 at 8pm.
Once again Emma Willis returns to host the show, which airs Saturday nights.
The acts will be competing to win a life-changing record contract with music giants EMI, £50,000 and a trip to Universal Orlando Resort.
Speaking about the new series, Tom said: "What amazes me is the brilliant voices that we discover every single year.
"This year we have a fresh bunch of singers and that’s what we are looking for.
"I look at The Voice being an amazing platform for our homegrown singers to showcase to the world."
Tom Jones' biggest hits of all time
Tom Jones career spans six decades and over those years he has released a string of hits.
The Welsh wonder's biggest songs include:
- It's Not Unusual
- What's New Pussycat?
- Green, Green Grass of Home
- I'll Never Fall in Love Again
- Delilah
- Help Yourself
- She's a Lady
- Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow
- It's Four in the Morning
- Move Closer
- You Can Leave Your Hat On
- Burning Down the House
- Baby, It's Cold Outside
- Mama Told Me Not to Come
- Sex Bomb
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