Gary Glitter ‘on his last legs’ with inmates believing he could die in prison

The convicted paedophile is behind bars at HMP Channings Wood in Devon and is said to be nearly completely deaf, in a wheelchair and refusing to leave his cell

Convicted paedophile Gary Glitter is said to be “on his last legs” with fellow prisoners believing the disgraced star could pass away imminently.

The 81 year old’s condition is reportedly deteriorating behind bars, with claims he is now almost entirely deaf, confined to a wheelchair and unwilling to venture out of his cell. The former pop star, currently serving time at HMP Channings Wood in Devon, was sent back to prison in March 2023 following a breach of his licence terms.

The performer, born Paul Gadd, was originally imprisoned in 2015 for sex with a girl under 13, attempted rape and four counts of indecent assault, but had been released just a month before his recall.

According to a source speaking to The Sun, the notorious sex offender is “on his last legs, with his body giving up”. The insider revealed: “He is deaf and can barely move – and most people would struggle to recognise him now. He seems to be on his last legs, with his body giving up.”

Last year, Glitter was denied parole after a panel determined he continued to demonstrate “lack of victim empathy”. Despite this ruling, the source suggested both inmates and prison officers believe the paedophile may die whilst incarcerated, reports the Mirror.

The source continued: “And if he doesn’t get parole soon most officers and inmates think he will see out his days in jail.” They went on: “Glitter’s case was also back in court recently and that has weighed on him and is adding to his woes.

“He is deeply troubled by what is going on.” The individual also allegedly stated the disgraced former pop star is perceived as “arrogant” by fellow prisoners and remains largely unpopular within the jail.

Glitter’s application for release was submitted to the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice, as legally mandated, in 2025. The board dismissed the application owing to his ongoing and “uncontrolled interest in children”.

A summary of the hearing revealed the musician acknowledged he should remain behind bars. It further noted that the former pop star maintains “attitudes that supported the sexual abuse of children”. The parole board had previously turned down his freedom bid in 2024, determining he continued to pose a threat to youngsters.