David Foster, 68, reveals he has quit drinking as he says he's 'living his best life' following engagement to Katharine McPhee, 34

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 20:07 EDT, 16 July 2018 | Updated: 11:57 EDT, 17 July 2018

David Foster is 'living his best life'.  

The 68-year-old musician says he feels really lucky to be marrying actress Katharine McPhee, 34, and starting this new chapter in his life.

He said: 'I'm just living my best life right now,' while revealing that he's given up booze.

Doing great: David Foster, 68, is 'living his best life' after giving up alcohol. He is seen in New York in May 

Doing great: David Foster, 68, is 'living his best life' after giving up alcohol. He is seen in New York in May 

He added to USA Today: 'I don't judge but I actually stopped drinking altogether a year ago, not that I was ever a big drinker at all. I'd drink a glass of wine two nights in a row and then go weeks without.'

'I just stopped it completely because I thought, "It might be time to give that a rest for a while.'''

David and Katharine - who became engaged in Italy earlier this month - have had a 'special bond' from the start.

A source said of the happy couple: 'From the very beginning, he and Katharine had a special bond. David took a lot of time off work to spend with Katharine. He is dedicated to his work, but he didn't want to miss out on any time with Katharine, so it was worth it for him.'

Moving forward: The musician feels really lucky to be marrying Katharine McPhee, 34, and starting this new chapter in his life. They are seen in NY last Thursday

Moving forward: The musician feels really lucky to be marrying Katharine McPhee, 34, and starting this new chapter in his life. They are seen in NY last Thursday

Meant to be? The couple have had a 'special bond' from the start, and she has 'immediately hit it off with his children'

Meant to be? The couple have had a 'special bond' from the start, and she has 'immediately hit it off with his children'

Talking to Entertainment Tonight, the insider added: 'David's children are what is most important to him in his life, so the approval of his children was key to making this a lifetime choice. Katharine became friends with his kids and they are thrilled she is part of his life.' 

'She immediately hit it off with his children, and that is what sealed the deal for him. Their engagement was a beautiful thing. Everyone is thrilled for them and can't wait to celebrate.

'There is no question that David is a hopeless romantic, but we thought David would never marry again after the difficult time he had at the end of his marriage to Yolanda. Four times is a lot of weddings and he wasn't planning on having more kids.'

'He and Yolanda went through an incredibly bumpy time and he threw himself into his work. He seemed unhappy then. Soon after he started dating Katharine, he did a complete turn around and actually is quite starry-eyed. He fell in love immediately. It was as if it was meant to be.'

Different: Katharine is younger than all but one of his seven children. She is pictured with Erin (L), 35, and Sara, 37

Different: Katharine is younger than all but one of his seven children. She is pictured with Erin (L), 35, and Sara, 37

Marriage of the past: David was previously wed to fourth wife Yolanda Hadid, 54, for six years. They are seen in New York in June 2010

Marriage of the past: David was previously wed to fourth wife Yolanda Hadid, 54, for six years. They are seen in New York in June 2010

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David Foster says he's quit drinking and is 'living his best life'

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