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PHOTO COLLECTION: Britain Motorhead Lemmy Commemoration

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Britain Motorhead Lemmy Commemoration

2025-05-10 10:53 Last Updated At:11:02

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans take pictures of a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans take pictures of a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A dog called Lemmy is on a lead as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A dog called Lemmy is on a lead as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man is preparing posters as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man is preparing posters as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man fills wholes of a statue of Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man fills wholes of a statue of Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A tattoo of a Motorhead logo is seen on a man's arm as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A tattoo of a Motorhead logo is seen on a man's arm as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man is holding a plaque that will be placed inside a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man is holding a plaque that will be placed inside a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A Motorhead fan sits in a pub as fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A Motorhead fan sits in a pub as fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans meet in a pub to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans meet in a pub to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A photographer takes a picture of a poster of singer Lemmy Kilmister which is on display to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A photographer takes a picture of a poster of singer Lemmy Kilmister which is on display to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man photographs items as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man photographs items as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather around a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather around a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A fan takles a selfie with the statue in background as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A fan takles a selfie with the statue in background as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A Fan wears a T-Shirt with a picture of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A Fan wears a T-Shirt with a picture of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans take pictures of a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans take pictures of a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A dog called Lemmy is on a lead as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A dog called Lemmy is on a lead as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man is preparing posters as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man is preparing posters as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man fills wholes of a statue of Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man fills wholes of a statue of Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A tattoo of a Motorhead logo is seen on a man's arm as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A tattoo of a Motorhead logo is seen on a man's arm as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man is holding a plaque that will be placed inside a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man is holding a plaque that will be placed inside a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A Motorhead fan sits in a pub as fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A Motorhead fan sits in a pub as fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans meet in a pub to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans meet in a pub to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A photographer takes a picture of a poster of singer Lemmy Kilmister which is on display to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A photographer takes a picture of a poster of singer Lemmy Kilmister which is on display to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man photographs items as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A man photographs items as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather around a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Motorhead fans gather around a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A fan takles a selfie with the statue in background as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A fan takles a selfie with the statue in background as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A Fan wears a T-Shirt with a picture of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A Fan wears a T-Shirt with a picture of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice on Thursday ordered the transfer of former President Jair Bolsonaro from the federal police headquarters in Brasilia to a much bigger cell with an outside area in the Papuda Penitentiary Complex, also in the capital.

The transfer was described as a move to a facility with “more favorable conditions” for high-profile detainees.

Since November, Bolsonaro has been carrying out a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup despite his 2022 electoral defeat. His lawyers have been pushing for a transfer to house arrest on medical grounds.

Michelle Bolsonaro, his wife, and his sons have regularly said that Bolsonaro is being mistreated and not getting adequate medical attention.

In the court decision, Justice Alexandre de Moraes denied the accusations. “Regrettably and falsely, there has been a systematic attempt to delegitimize the regular and lawful execution of the custodial sentence of Jair Messias Bolsonaro, which has been carried out with full respect for human dignity."

Bolsonaro had been in a 12-square-meter room with a bed, a private bathroom, air conditioning, a TV set and a desk, and Moraes ordered Bolsonaro's transfer to an even more comfortable situation. He determined that Bolsonaro be transferred to a 54-square-meter room with a 10-square-meter outside area that he can access at will.

Following the transfer, Bolsonaro will also have increased time for family visits and physiotherapy equipment such as a treadmill and bicycle will be installed. The new area resembles an apartment, with a double bed, a kitchen, a laundry, a living room and an outdoor area.

The Supreme Court’s press office said the transfer had already happened.

Since starting his sentence, Bolsonaro has made several trips to a nearby hospital, most recently after falling out of bed and hitting his head.

Moraes decided that Bolsonaro can have “full assistance, 24 (twenty-four) hours a day, from previously registered private doctors, without the need for prior notification.”

Moraes also ordered a medical examination to assess Bolsonaro's health and determine whether he needs to be transferred to a penitentiary hospital.

Bolsonaro has been hospitalized multiple times since being stabbed at a campaign event before the 2018 presidential election.

The former president and several of his allies were convicted by a panel of Supreme Court justices for attempting to overthrow Brazil’s democracy following his 2022 election defeat.

The plot included plans to kill President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Justice de Moraes. The plan also involved encouraging an insurrection in early 2023.

The former president was also found guilty of charges including leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.

Bolsonaro has always denied wrongdoing.

In Thursday’s court order, Moraes said that Bolsonaro was convicted of extremely serious crimes and that his custodial sentence was not a “hotel stay or a vacation colony” as statements from Bolsonaro’s sons’ cited in the decision “mistakenly seem to demand.”

FILE - Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro stands at the entrance of his home while he is under house arrest in Brasilia, Brazil, Sept. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Nova, File)

FILE - Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro stands at the entrance of his home while he is under house arrest in Brasilia, Brazil, Sept. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Nova, File)

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