Gary Numan says method used to meet wife might be illegal today
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Musician Gary Numan has stated that the way he first contacted his wife, Gemma O'Neill, would likely be prohibited under modern laws. The couple has been married since 1997.
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Gary Numan has stated that the manner in which he first contacted his wife, Gemma O'Neill, would likely be illegal under current legislation. The musician and O'Neill have been married since August 1997.
According to reporting from the New York Post, Numan was 22 years old when he first encountered O'Neill, who was 12 at the time. They reconnected several years later once she had reached the age of 18.
The Daily Mail reports that Numan used his fan club and a related website to track her down during their initial interactions as teenagers. He acknowledged that these actions would likely not be permitted today under modern regulations concerning privacy or digital communication with minors.
The Sun describes Numan as a new wave icon who has been married for nearly 30 years. The singer, currently aged 68, and O'Neill, aged 58, have remained together since the late 1990s. These comments regarding his past actions highlight how communication standards and legal protections have evolved since he began his career in the music industry.