Ron has finally decided to turn his back on women after a love life which can best be described as 'colourful'BIRD LOVER I’m Britain’s most married man after tying the knot 8 times but I’ve finally had a revelation at 77 and quit womenBRITAIN’S most married man has revealed he’s finally given up women – for BIRDS. Pensioner Ron Sheppard, 77, from Yeovil, Somerset, has tied the knot an astonishing eight times over five decades. “I’ve given up on love and I’ve taken up birdwatching instead,” ex-Pontins entertainments manager Ron says. Previously believing he was “addicted to love,” Ron has now changed his mind and is happy with just one woman… Mother Nature. “I never thought I would say it but I’m happier with birds in the trees than women on the ground these days.

Source: The Times January 08, 2026 14:16 UTC