5 Celebrities Who Faced the Death of Their Partners & How They Got through It

  • These Hollywood icons have made a name for themselves in the industry for appearances in classic films.
  • Behind the fame, some have dealt with the immense loss of their loved ones and have had to deal with the pain for years, some even decades.
  • How did they overcome the grief?

Hollywood celebrities are mostly recognized for the glitz and glamor that define their everyday lives. But for some, life has not always been rainbows and unicorns. They have faced the same storms of grief and loss that touch us all, and spent years coming to terms with the pain. We look at some who have lived through the heart-wrenching reality and how they dealt with it.

Patrick Duffy: Navigating Life After the Loss of His Beloved Wife of 43 Years

Patrick Duffy, renowned for his iconic role as Bobby Ewing on the television series “Dallas,” has enjoyed a successful career spanning several decades. His journey in entertainment has been marked by memorable performances, both on television and in film, establishing him as a beloved figure in Hollywood.

Patrick Duffy at NostalgiaCon at the Anaheim Convention Center at Anaheim, California on September 28, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Patrick Duffy at NostalgiaCon at the Anaheim Convention Center at Anaheim, California on September 28, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Beyond the glare of the spotlight, Duffy’s life has been surrounded by deep personal relationships. His fairy-tale love story with his wife, Carlyn Rosser, began on a bus in the early 1970s. They connected instantaneously and enjoyed a 43-year marriage. During their union, the pair welcomed and raised two sons, Padraic and Conor, around whom Duffy’s world revolved.

Patrick Duffy and Carlyn Rosser at the closing ceremony of the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 18, 2015, in Monaco | Source: Getty Images

Patrick Duffy and Carlyn Rosser at the closing ceremony of the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 18, 2015, in Monaco | Source: Getty Images

However, in 2017, Duffy faced an unimaginable loss when Carlyn passed away. He struggled to envision a life without his partner of over four decades.

Patrick Duffy and wife Carlyn Rosser attend a Party For Glenn Larson on October 23, 1985 at Chasen's Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

Patrick Duffy and wife Carlyn Rosser attend a Party For Glenn Larson on October 23, 1985 at Chasen’s Restaurant...