The husband of beloved Hollywood star Susan Lucci has passed away aged 84.
TV producer Helmut Huber died peacefully on Long Island, New York, earlier this week, with the family confirming the sad news in a statement.
"A family man, he was a loyal friend, and loved them deeply," a representative for the family told ET in a statement. "With a roaring sense of humour, larger-than-life personality and a practical problem-solver, he lived his life to the fullest."
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"Mr. Huber who formerly raced motorcycles in Austria was a first-rate skier, and avid golfer, belonging to the Garden City Golf Club and Westhampton Country Club," the rep added.
The publicist for 75-year-old Lucci — who is well-loved for her role long-running role in the US daytime soap All My Children — also shared a few heartfelt words with the outlet.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-9kC_sAwD/"Helmut's passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him. He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. The family kindly asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time."
Lucci and Huber — who share two adult children together — were married in 1969. In 2019, on their 50th wedding anniversary, the actress was grateful their marriage survived all these years.
"The number is huge but it's gone quickly, so I think that that's a good sign," she said, before sharing this marriage advice: "You have to be lucky, and I think keeping your sense of humor is a really good thing to do. And remember why you fell in love in the first place."
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CY7is-4sOOM/In 2019, Huber was by Lucci's side when she had emergency heart surgery to fix two blocked arteries. The veteran star had been experiencing chest pain at the time, but it wasn't until a third incident — which she likened to "an elephant pressing down on my chest" — that she was rushed to hospital for surgery.
"I had a wakeup call. Narrowly missing a severe heart attack, I realised how vulnerable life is and how incredibly grateful I am to be here today," she shared on Instagram at the time.
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Title: Veteran Hollywood star Susan Lucci's producer husband Helmut Huber dies aged 84
Sourced From: celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/susan-lucci-husband-helmut-huber-dies-aged-84/410865ba-74fb-420e-b8e1-0bd9874dc9f0
Published Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:03:00 GMT
