Grandpa sadness
TRAGIC: Joan
SINGING grandad John Neill admitted the show saved his life after his wife died of cancer last year.
Grieving John, 76, said: "I sang my heart out for my beloved Joan. She loved my voice, and losing her was the worst thing that's happened to me.
"We were married 54 years. I break down a lot when I'm on my own, but performing has helped."
John and grand-daughter Sallie Lax, 12, got a standing ovation after singing Aladdin hit A Whole New World as duo Two Grand. The former soldier, from Doncaster, South Yorks, added: "I feel on top of the world now."
Sallie said: "Nana would be so proud."
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2 grand were amazing they should of atleast got into the top 3. keep it up john you may be old but your amazing, and you definately boosted your granddaughters confidence
By carter. Posted May 31 2009 at 8:24 PM.
you could hear it in the voice. it made me cry!there was just something very touching about it
By sofie. Posted May 21 2009 at 11:28 PM.
Gave me goosebumps. xx
By kelly. Posted May 17 2009 at 5:23 PM.