Current:Home > FinanceBravo's Tabatha Coffey Reveals Her Partner of 25 Years Died After Heartbreaking Health Struggles -Secure Growth Solutions
Bravo's Tabatha Coffey Reveals Her Partner of 25 Years Died After Heartbreaking Health Struggles
View
Date:2025-04-17 13:13:25
Tabatha Coffey is finally ready to share her heartbreaking story of love and loss.
For the first time ever, the Tabatha Takes Over star is opening up about losing her partner of 25 years Diane Keeler, who died in 2022 after a long battle with brain cancer.
Keeler was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in 2014 and subsequently went through years of surgery, chemotherapy and rehabilitation under the Bravo alum's care.
"I never called it stage 4, because everyone knows what that means," Coffey told People in an interview published June 11. "Her job was to rest her body. My job was to take care of everything else."
By 2017, Keeler's health seemed to be improving before she had a major stroke that left the corporate manager needing 24/7 care as she had lost much of her mobility and speech.
"What I told myself some days is, I don't know how I'm going to do this, I don't know if I've got enough strength," Coffey told the outlet. "I just was so frustrated I couldn't fix or control the situation, and that's all I wanted to do."
Keeler was eventually also diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and died on June 10, 2022 with Coffey by her side. And the famed hairstylist still mourns losing the love of her life.
"I'm not the same woman and I'm okay with it," she admitted. "I don't want to be the same woman."
However, Coffey is now on a mission to turn grief into good with her online support community ThriveHive and her new Creative Thrive podcast.
"No one cares for the caregiver," she says. "That's why it's so important for caregivers to find the support they need and also to be able to give that to themselves."
"My intention is to help others," the 57-year-old added. "And I hope that by talking about it, it reminds people that they're not alone."
(E! and Bravo are both part of the NBCUniversal family)
veryGood! (678)
Related
- JoJo Siwa reflects on Candace Cameron Bure feud: 'If I saw her, I would not say hi'
- Hawks trading Dejounte Murray to Pelicans. Who won the deal?
- Surprise! Lolo Jones competes in hurdles at US Olympic track and field trials
- Lakers reveal Bronny James' new jersey number
- 'Most Whopper
- Storms threatens Upper Midwest communities still reeling from historic flooding
- Grant Holloway makes statement with 110-meter hurdles win at track trials
- 8 homeless moms in San Francisco struggled for help. Now, they’re learning to advocate for others
- New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
- Revamp Your Space with Wayfair's 4th of July Sale: Up to 86% Off Home Organization, Decor, and More
Ranking
- Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
- What to watch: YES, CHEF! (Or, 'The Bear' is back)
- Kenya protests resume as President William Ruto's tax hike concession fails to quell anger
- Q&A: The First Presidential Debate Hardly Mentioned Environmental Issues, Despite Stark Differences Between the Candidate’s Records
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Former American Ninja Warrior Winner Drew Drechsel Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes
- Biden struggles early in presidential debate with hoarse voice
- Scorching heat in the US Southwest kills three migrants in the desert near the Arizona-Mexico border
Recommendation
New Orleans mayor’s former bodyguard making first court appearance after July indictment
Argentina receives good news about Lionel Messi's Copa América injury, report says
While Simone Biles competes across town, Paralympic star Jessica Long rolls at swimming trials
How RuPaul's Drag Race Judge Ts Madison Is Protecting Trans Women From Sex Work Exploitation
The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
Bolivian army leader arrested after apparent coup attempt
'It took approximately 7-8 hours': Dublin worker captures Eras Tour setup at Aviva stadium
'It took approximately 7-8 hours': Dublin worker captures Eras Tour setup at Aviva stadium