I'm very glad to note that the idea that John Foreman is a)dead and b) had an estate that was 'tight' about his lyrics, has itself gone to its just reward.
As of a couple of days ago JF was fine. As to 'his' lyrics, I'm not sure that he wrote many songs (I think there may have been one that he performed of his own) but was, of course, a superb performer of music hall songs.
I'm glad he's singing occasionally. Being sung to by JF is very good for you and him.