Gary Glitter's Fading Health, Bankruptcy in Prison

0:00On March 19, 81-year-old former pop star Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gad, is reportedly in poor health behind bars. He's wheelchair-bound, nearly deaf, and spins up to 23 hours a day in his cell at H&P Channing's Wood in Devon. Prison staff bring him meals since he's too frail for activities. He was sent back to prison in March 2023 after issues at a bail hostel. This followed his automatic release, halfway through a 16-year sentence for abusing three schoolgirls decades ago. His full-term runs until 2031. Inmates and officers there believe he probably won't get out and may pass away in custody. Even on an enhanced regime with TV, phone access, and canteen money, he stays mostly isolated in a single cell for his own protection. Meanwhile, he's dealing with big money problems after being declared bankrupt last year. He owes more than 500,000 pounds to one victim, and trustees are going after assets like his 2 million-pound London pinhouse.

1:01Pearl was denied last year because officials found he still shows an uncontrolled interest in young girls and blames the media for his troubles. With his health fading and cases ongoing, his time inside looks set to continue.