PAUL GADD AKA GARY GLITTER DENIED PAROLE IN BANBURY AFTER HISTORY OF SEX OFFENSES IN CAMBODIA, VIETNAM, AND WARRINGTON
“GLITTER ON HIS LAST LEGS” – SHAMED POP PAEDOPHILE ‘FACING FINAL DAYS BEHIND BARS’ Disgraced former pop star Gary Glitter is reportedly nearing the end of his life, with insiders claiming the once-glam rock figure is now a frail, broken man wasting away in prison.The 81-year-old, real name Paul Gadd, is said to be in a shocking state inside HMP Channings Wood — nearly deaf, confined to a wheelchair, and refusing to even leave his cell.
Fellow inmates and staff reportedly believe the notorious paedophile may not survive much longer.
A source alleged the fallen star is “on his last legs, with his body giving up,” adding that he is now barely recognisable from his glittering heyday.
“He can hardly move, he can’t hear properly — he’s a shadow of what he once was,” they claimed.
Glitter was originally jailed in 2015 for a string of horrific offences, including having sex with a girl under 13, attempted rape, and multiple indecent assaults.
He was released but hauled back to prison in March 2023 after breaching strict licence conditions.
Despite repeated attempts to regain his freedom, the Parole Board has consistently refused his release — most recently in 2025 — citing his ongoing danger to children.
Officials concluded he still shows an “uncontrolled interest in pre-pubescent children” and continues to hold attitudes that support the sexual abuse of minors.
A previous psychological assessment also found he retained a sexual interest in young girls.
Even Gadd himself reportedly accepted he should not be released, with authorities insisting he must complete further offence-focused work behind bars before any reconsideration.
Behind prison walls, the disgraced singer is said to be widely disliked.
Sources claim other inmates view him as arrogant, leaving him largely isolated as his health rapidly deteriorates.
With his latest parole bid rejected and his condition worsening, many now believe the convicted sex offender will die in custody — bringing a grim end to one of Britain’s most notorious criminal downfalls.
—————————————————————————————————— Convicted sex offender Paul Gadd, widely recognized by his stage name Gary Glitter, will remain in custody following the rejection of his latest parole application.
The 79-year-old Gadd, whose criminal activities span several decades and multiple countries, has a long and troubling history of sexual offenses involving minors.
Gadd was initially sentenced in 2015 to serve 16 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing three schoolgirls between the years 1975 and 1980.
Despite his sentence, he was granted parole and released in February of the previous year.
However, his freedom was short-lived, as he was re-incarcerated just six weeks later for violating the conditions of his parole license.
The Parole Board, after reviewing his case, concluded that Gadd still demonstrated a significant lack of empathy for his victims and had not engaged in any meaningful rehabilitation programs aimed at addressing his offending behavior.
The official summary from the panel stated: "It found on the evidence that at the time of the offending, and while he was on licence, Mr.
Gadd had a sexual interest in underage girls." This statement underscores the ongoing concerns about his psychological state and the potential risk he poses to society.
Despite Gadd’s persistent denials of any sexual interest in children and his failure to show remorse, the board determined that releasing him at this point would pose an unacceptable risk to public safety.
Therefore, they decided that he should remain in custody where his risks can be better managed.
The recent hearing, which was held in secret, was convened last month after a request to make the proceedings public was denied.
The decision to keep the hearing private was likely due to the sensitive nature of the case and the ongoing concerns about the safety of potential victims.
Gadd’s criminal record extends back to the 1970s, with a notable conviction in Vietnam in 2006 for abusing two young girls aged 10 and 11.
That conviction resulted in a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
His crimes in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Warrington have all contributed to his notoriety and the ongoing scrutiny of his actions.
His case gained renewed attention following the launch of Operation Yewtree, an investigation initiated in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.
This operation aimed to uncover and prosecute other celebrities involved in sexual offenses, bringing Gadd’s past crimes back into the spotlight.
During his peak fame in the UK, Glitter achieved significant commercial success, with three number-one hits, including the well-known song "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I am!)." Despite his musical achievements, his reputation has been overshadowed by his criminal conduct.
A lawyer representing one of Gadd’s victims expressed support for the decision, stating: "This is the right decision and in our view the only decision that the parole board could have made.
Everything we know about Gadd/Glitter indicates that he remains a risk to children and has never shown any remorse." The ongoing legal and parole proceedings highlight the enduring concern over his potential to reoffend and the importance of public safety in such cases.
