Gary Numan emotional during Birmingham show after receiving distressing news, paused tour briefly, fans support.

Gary Numan, 67, broke down emotionally during a live performance at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, reportedly after receiving distressing news he called the “worst ever.” The musician, known for hits like “Cars” and “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”, was comforted by his wife, Gemma, on stage during a pause in his Telekon tour, which celebrates the 45th anniversary of his 1980 album. He did not disclose the nature of the news but said he would share details in a few days. The show resumed after a brief delay, and fans expressed support online. No official statement has been released, and the tour continues with upcoming shows in Bristol and elsewhere.