He was my true love’: Iman, 65, declares she will never remarry after David Bowie’s death – but admits she ‘gets lonely’ with her new life in the countryside

In February’s issue of Harper’s Bazaar, the supermodel, 65, who was in a relationship with the musician from 1990 until his passing in 2016, declared the singer was her ‘true love’, while admitting she does ‘get lonely’ with her new life in the countryside. 

The entrepreneur also discussed taking up painting as a hobby, her advocacy work with Care and the ‘privilege’ of ageing as she posed up a storm for the publication’s accompanying cover shoot. 

Reflecting on her romance with the iconic artist – who died aged 68 following an 18-month battle with liver cancer – catwalk queen Iman said: ‘It could not have been more regular! 

‘It was a really everyday marriage. He was a very funny, warm gentleman – you know, everyone talks about him being futuristic, but no, he was not, he liked more than anything to wear a three-piece suit. 

‘It was a beautiful, ordinary life and that was what was great about it. We could live in New York, pick up our daughter from school, walk everywhere… You know, I wish we had had more years.’ 

The media personality was married twice before to Hilton hotelier executive Hassan from 1973 until 1975, and former basketball player Spencer Haywood from 1977 until 1987.

Businesswoman Iman shares daughter Zulekha, 42, with the ex-sportsman, and welcomed her youngest child Alexandria with David in 2000.

On remembering the Let’s Dance hitmaker in the lead up to what would have been his 74th birthday, the runway legend said: ‘David is in our hearts and minds on a daily basis, for all of us. 

‘You know, this was my true love. My daughter once asked me if I would ever marry again and I said, ‘‘Never”.

‘He’s hiding in plain sight. His fans are still around, his music is still relevant. And on the day of his passing, I went on a hike and a bluebird flew in front of me. A bluebird, above all things!’