Keith Richards celebrates 80th in SA

Source: © Instagram @SallyWood. The Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards was inundated with well wishes from his loved ones on his 80th birthday on Monday (L-R: Keith, wife Patti Hansen, his bandmate Ronnie Wood's wife Sally and Ronnie, along with Sally and Ronnie's twins Gracie Jane and Alice Rose, seven)

Taking to social media on Christmas Day, Richards shared his gratitude and festive greetings, saying, “Thank you for your birthday wishes! Merry Christmas from South Africa," quotes the article.

According to the article by Btrent Lindeque, Richards had long harboured a dream to immerse himself and his loved ones in the untamed beauty of Africa. As reported in October, the rock icon was set to celebrate his 80th birthday in grand style, embarking on a lavish African adventure with his family.

A source close to the musician revealed to The Sun newspaper, “Keith isn’t afraid of wild beasts and loves seeing them roaming in the wild. It’s been a dream to do a big holiday with all his family at a luxury resort in South Africa.”

The day held double significance for Keith as he also celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary to his wife Patti.