Inside Tom Jones' complex love life: Linda's loyalty amid hundreds of affairs and hidden son

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Sir Tom Jones famously had a tumultuous love life, despite his long-standing marriage to his loyal wife, Linda Trenchard.The 83-year-old Welsh icon, best known for his hit song, Sex Bomb, has been open about the countless infidelities he committed during the heyday of his fame.

Despite having been involved with Linda since they were childhood sweethearts of only 12 years old and eventually tying the knot five years later, the singer admitted to engaging in "hundreds" of illicit liaisons while maintaining their marriage.The couple, who hail from the small town of Treforest in Pontypridd, welcomed their only child Mark, shortly after their wedding day.

As the '60s rolled around, so too did worldwide recognition with the booming success of his classic track It's Not Unusual, catapulting him into the limelight in 1965.While Sir Tom embarked on globetrotting stints, faithful Linda remained back home in Wales, caring for their son.

However, the Welsh sensation was soon captivated by other women. He shockingly confessed to romancing over 250 women annually at the pinnacle of his career, with a dedicated space set up exclusively for muses ranging from The Supremes star Mary Wilson to TV personality Charlotte Laws, reports the Mirror. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. It was his illicit affair with erstwhile Miss World Marjorie Wallace that attracted scandal, as photos surfaced of them cavorting in Barbados and Las Vegas.