Gary Barlow says stillbirth of daughter Poppy gives him ‘perspective’

In a new candid interview about the tragic incident, Gary Barlow said how the death of his daughter Poppy gave him perspective on life.

Ahead of her new show, A Different Stage, the 51-year-old Take That singer talked about the tragic death of her husband Dawn and her fourth child, daughter, in August 2012.

The solo exhibition will showcase Gary’s reputation, his struggles with marijuana and alcohol, and his struggle with the eating disorder bulimia.

Gary spoke of the unbearable ordeal that occurred a few days before his performance at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics.

Gary said, “August 2012, Dawn did a last-minute checkup. Only four days left, we are all very excited. Name is in the nursery, Moses basket, cot, clothes everywhere, waiting for the hero’s arrival.

“The dawn is calling and something is wrong. This is one of those phone calls where you live your whole life in one second.

‘We all have coping mechanisms, we had bulimia and hallelujah in the toilet. I’m not saying running alone will cure him, but these were my coping mechanisms. I solved this as a bloody inspector gadget.

Gary admitted he was impressed with how well Dawn handled the ordeal, but said he struggled with himself.

Tragic: Poppy was tragically stillborn on August 4, 2012, just days before the 49-year-old Take That singer performed at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony (couple pictured in 2012)

She spoke at length about realizing she needed to see the stillborn Poppy after Dawn was introduced, but added that she thought the moment was magical despite her fear.

He added that in the days and weeks following Poppy’s birth, he saw a strength in his wife that he found inspiring.

After spending a short hour with Poppy, Dawn manages to cope with her loss by continuing to raise her three other children.

He explained how his song Let Me Go pays homage to Poppy, saying that tragedy finds a lesson in what matters.

‘This man has the gift of Poppy Barlow, the gift of perspective. I’ve never had. A real lesson in what matters.

While Poppy was tragically delivered dead on August 4, 2012, Gary wrote about his painful experience in his 2018 autobiography A Better Me.

In the candid book, the singer revealed the devastating impact his death had on him and his wife, Dawn.

She revealed that she felt like she was “dreaming” after hearing the heartbreaking news about Poppy, who was born dead on August 4, 2012.

New gig: his show tells the story of Gary’s life, from growing up in Cheshire to his glory with Take That, to alcohol and marijuana addiction and the development of bulimia.

The heartbroken couple was given one hour to spend time with their daughter, whom he saw as the “light” in his life.

“It was one of the best hours I’ve had in the midst of the toughest times of my life,” Gary said. That hour was very powerful.’

Then he added: “Then reality hits the room and all the air leaves your lungs. It felt like someone was holding my throat tight.

“The nurses are starting to swim and they want to take it. Let no one see or experience what we went through in those 24 hours.’

Before launching his solo show, A Different Stage, in London’s West End, Gary spoke to reporters about his struggles.

The show tells the story of Gary’s life from growing up in Cheshire to his glory with Take That, developing bulimia as well as alcohol and marijuana addiction.

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