Actor Brennan Elliott has shared heartbreaking news in an emotional social media post.
Over the weekend, the UnREAL star, 49, announced his wife Camilla Row died aged 45 following an eight-year-long gastric cancer battle.
“There is no easy way to say this but I know my wife @camilla_row would have wanted me to thank every person from all over the world who prayed for her over the last 8 years she suffered immeasurably trying to survive and live with #stage4gastriccancer,” he wrote on Instagram.
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Elliott shared a photo of his late wife on the beach.
The Hallmark star said he was sharing the news with a “soul crushing devastated heart”.
Elliott and Row had two children together, a daughter Luna and a son Liam.
“Our babies and I lost our rock, a person who not only was the love of my life, my soulmate, my best friend and lover but the toughest strongest fearless person I have ever met in my life and the greatest mother to her babies,” the actor continued.
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“Heaven is a far better place with you in it my love. THANKYOU for being the best wife, mother and friend I’ve ever known.”
Elliott then praised his late wife’s “immeasurable” work for the gastric cancer community.
He added, “what you did for me as a man will last forever.”
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“For any of you who met or knew her your life was blessed because of her presence. I love and am in love and will always be in love with you my baby!”
The actor said he knew his wife was dancing up in heaven.
“missing you on this plane forever but will c u soon! THANKYOU Cami for being YOU!”
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Elliott and Row had been married since 2011.
Row was diagnosed with gastric cancer, a type of stomach cancer, in 2018.
Her husband revealed her diagnosis in April 2022.
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Non-profit organisation Hope For Stomach Cancer remembered Row as a “fierce advocate who helped others feel seen, heard, and less alone” in an emotional Facebook tribute post.
“Her story, her strength, and her heart inspired so many.”
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