American television director, Ginny Newhart has been reported dead at the age of 82. She was best known for being the wife of famous comedian, Bob Newhart.
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She died after a prolonged illness on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at their home in Century City.
Actress, Julia Duffy paid her condolences after her death was announced.
“Funny, candid, huge heart. Gave me the best advice in everything from decorating to childbirth and children, and yes, husbands. I love her RIP Ginnie Newhart,” she wrote.
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In an interview she had in 2005, she shared how she met her husband of many years, Bob Newhart.
“It was just silly. I was 20, 21, 21, and I think Bob was 32. And every time somebody would sink a ball in the pocket or whatever you’re supposed to do, we’d run around the table our cue stick singing ‘Bridge on the River Kwai,” she said.
“We didn’t see each other for a while. And then I was working as an extra on Jerry Lewis movie that I couldn’t tell you the name of, but it was at Paramount. And Bob was doing Hell is for Heroes in 1962. He came to visit me on the set and I wasn’t there. So I went over to his set. he wasn’t there. And we sort of lost touch because he was traveling a lot,” she added.
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