Deborah Curtis is the widow of Joy Division's singer and lyricist, Ian Curtis, who committed suicide in 1980. She has one child, Natalie with late husband. In 1995, she published a biography, titled "Touching from a Distance", of her late husband that dealt mainly with his life outside of music. As of 2004 Deborah is currently working on a film project about Ian Curtis; which is tentatively titled "Control". Joy Division was a rock music band formed in 1977 in Manchester, England. ... Ian Curtis performing Ian Kevin Curtis (July 15, 1956 â May 18, 1980) was a singer-songwriter born in Manchester, England. ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004(MMIV) is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...