A fanatical admirer of Kate Bush has trespassed into the singer’s residence, hoping to propose to her.
Frank Tufaro, an American, traveled to Bush’s rural home with a diamond, sapphire, and gold engagement ring worth $5,000. However, upon realizing that the singer was absent, he resorted to breaking one of the property’s windows to gain access.
After a brief stay inside, he left but was soon noticed by Bush’s neighbors, who promptly contacted law enforcement. Following his arrest, Tufaro was held under the Mental Health Act and later expelled from the UK.
Tufaro reportedly became obsessed with Bush after seeing her in a television advertisement during his teenage years. He managed to locate her home using satellite coordinates he downloaded online. “I feel deeply connected to her. I have so much love for her and wish to protect her,” he expressed.
The 32-year-old was transferred to the FBI upon returning to New York, where he also mentioned that breaking into Bush’s house was purely a means to escape the freezing weather. “It was bitterly cold, dark, and I felt utterly lost,” he recounted. “I thought I would die in that frigid temperature.”
“I’ve never committed a crime in my life, and in a moment of desperation, I broke a window to save myself from freezing to death,” he lamented.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed, “On December 26, a 32-year-old man was detained near Kingsbridge in Devon after reports of property damage were received. He was later deported by the UK Border Agency.”
Kate Bush recently released her tenth studio album titled ’50 Words For Snow’ last year. The singer was also nominated for Best British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Awards 2012 earlier this week.
by Wallace McTavish
