Iman Does Not Allow People Address David Bowie As Her ‘Late Husband’

Imam explained why she doesn't let people address David Bowie as her "late husband."

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"He's not my 'late husband.' He's my husband, and he'll always be," she said.

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The pair married in 1992 and stayed together for 24 years until Bowie's demise.

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Bowie died at the age of 69 due to liver cancer.

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Bowie and Imam shared one kid, Lexi Jones.

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Iman claimed that Bowie was "very kind, sensitive, and paid attention to everything."

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Imam said she is open to dating again.

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"If there is an afterlife, I'd like to see my husband again," she added.

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Imam said her marriage lasted due to the timing of when she met Bowie.

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