Widow of Beloved Australian Entertainer Bert Newton Reveals Why She Will Never Date Again
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The journey of life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and matters of the heart can often be the most challenging to navigate.
For many of us, having a partner to share life's ups and downs with is a cherished dream. However, few of us can fathom the thought of losing a spouse or partner.
Losing the love of your life can be an incredibly difficult experience, and moving forward can seem like an insurmountable task.
Yet, amidst the grief and heartbreak, there is evidence of love persevering and enduring through it all.
The widow of beloved Australian entertainer Bert Newton has opened up about life after his death and why she will never date again.
Speaking on 2DAY FM’s Hughesy, Ed & Erin breakfast show, Patti Newton shared her story of love, loss and living life without the one you thought you'd grow old with.
The 78-year-old admitted it's getting 'worse' with time, and she is not open to finding love anytime soon.
'Never. When you have the best, why would you want second best?' She said. 'He was it for me. I fell in love at a very young age, and I’ve never looked at anyone else. I’ve never even kissed anyone else.'
When asked by host Dave Hughes what Bert would think if she did date again, Patti joked there would be an ‘ominous clap of thunder’.
Patti and Bert have been lovebirds since 1968 and were married in 1974. Together they had two children, Matthew in 1977 and Lauren in 1979.
The mother-of-two confessed her children and now six grandchildren provided a ‘bit of respite’ from the sad reality of life without Bert.
'People say time will heal. Well, I think it’s getting worse rather than better,' she said sadly.
Patti told the hosts they 'laughed a lot and talked a lot' and had the occasional argument, like any other couple.
She recalled: ‘We were very different people, but I think sometimes that works – it’s good if you’re different.’
‘We were extremely happy. I hate people who say, “We never had a cross word”. We had many cross words. We had world wars, but we always got over them.’
Bert passed away in October 2021 in Melbourne at the age of 83 after multiple years of poor health, having his leg amputated prior to following a life-threatening infection.
The couple would have been celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary this year.
Members, if you’ve ever experienced the heartbreaking feeling of losing a partner, then you may be able to relate to Patti’s pain.
It’s natural to want to find comfort after such a loss, but it can often be difficult to even contemplate finding love again. For some, it may take much longer than they had imagined to find the strength to even think about seeking a new relationship.
Have you ever lost someone you love? How did you cope with the loss, and how did you move forward? Share your stories and experiences in the comments below and join us in honouring the memory of one of Australia’s finest entertainers, Bert Newton.
For many of us, having a partner to share life's ups and downs with is a cherished dream. However, few of us can fathom the thought of losing a spouse or partner.
Losing the love of your life can be an incredibly difficult experience, and moving forward can seem like an insurmountable task.
Yet, amidst the grief and heartbreak, there is evidence of love persevering and enduring through it all.
The widow of beloved Australian entertainer Bert Newton has opened up about life after his death and why she will never date again.
Patti Newton's husband, Bert Newton, passed away in October 2021. Credit: Instagram.
Speaking on 2DAY FM’s Hughesy, Ed & Erin breakfast show, Patti Newton shared her story of love, loss and living life without the one you thought you'd grow old with.
The 78-year-old admitted it's getting 'worse' with time, and she is not open to finding love anytime soon.
'Never. When you have the best, why would you want second best?' She said. 'He was it for me. I fell in love at a very young age, and I’ve never looked at anyone else. I’ve never even kissed anyone else.'
When asked by host Dave Hughes what Bert would think if she did date again, Patti joked there would be an ‘ominous clap of thunder’.
Patti and Bert have been lovebirds since 1968 and were married in 1974. Together they had two children, Matthew in 1977 and Lauren in 1979.
The mother-of-two confessed her children and now six grandchildren provided a ‘bit of respite’ from the sad reality of life without Bert.
'People say time will heal. Well, I think it’s getting worse rather than better,' she said sadly.
Patti told the hosts they 'laughed a lot and talked a lot' and had the occasional argument, like any other couple.
She recalled: ‘We were very different people, but I think sometimes that works – it’s good if you’re different.’
‘We were extremely happy. I hate people who say, “We never had a cross word”. We had many cross words. We had world wars, but we always got over them.’
Bert passed away in October 2021 in Melbourne at the age of 83 after multiple years of poor health, having his leg amputated prior to following a life-threatening infection.
The couple would have been celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary this year.
Members, if you’ve ever experienced the heartbreaking feeling of losing a partner, then you may be able to relate to Patti’s pain.
It’s natural to want to find comfort after such a loss, but it can often be difficult to even contemplate finding love again. For some, it may take much longer than they had imagined to find the strength to even think about seeking a new relationship.
Have you ever lost someone you love? How did you cope with the loss, and how did you move forward? Share your stories and experiences in the comments below and join us in honouring the memory of one of Australia’s finest entertainers, Bert Newton.
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