Definition of sixpence for English Language Learners. : a coin formerly used in Britain that was worth six pennies.
So Simon Cowell can at least count one fan of his wardrobe choices - his adorable son Eric. The 56-year-old music mogul and his son wore matching high-waisted shorts as they larked around on the beach on Thursday during the family's annual festive break to Barbados. Scroll down for video.
X-Factor auditions cancelled as family pays tribute to a 'special and kind lady'. Simon Cowell with his mother Julie and Sinitta Photo: PA. 4:46AM BST 06 Jul 2015. The mother of music mogul Simon Cowell, Julie Cowell, has died at the age of 89. The family said they were heartbroken and would miss her terribly. A spokesman for them confirmed that Mrs Cowell died on Sunday. They said: Today our beloved mum Julie passed away. Anyone who had met her would know what a truly special and kind lady she was. Mrs Cowell was the mother of four boys - Nicholas, Simon, Tony and Michael, and step-mother to John and June.