Tanya Roberts and Barry's love story: Husband's tragic death left her heartbroken after a subway station proposal
Update: Only days into the new year and news of the entertainment realm losing one of the legendary actors as Bond girl Tanya Roberts at 65 emerged. However, this news is now reported to be false as Roberts is still alive. Her publicist Mike Pingel has retracted his earlier statement saying that it was mistake. Pingel said that although the star's partner Lance O’Brien thought she had died, the hospital called Monday (Jan 4) morning to confirm she was alive and is still in the ICU.
Reports had stated that the veteran actress had reportedly collapsed on Christmas Eve after walking her dogs and was placed on a ventilator. While Tanya has carved a space for herself in Hollywood through a series of roles that she enacted throughout her impressive career, her personal life is no short of a fairytale. But, as all good things come to an end, her marriage met with a tragic end after she lost her husband Barry Roberts to an illness. The couple was married until his death and undeniably, they were one of the most admired couples of Hollywood.
Tanya and Barry Roberts' love story
Although Tanya rose to fame in the '80s and came to be known for her acting in shows and movies such as ‘A View to Kill’ and ‘That '70s Show’, little is known about her husband Barry. Here's how she met the love of her life.
‘The Charlie’s Angels’ star was born in New York City but lived a few years in Toronto, Canada. She moved back to New York City to make an advent into the fashion industry when she met her future husband Barry, who was a psychology student at the time. And do you know how they met? According to Allvipp.com, the duo first stole glances while waiting in a line for a movie.
It was she who went down on one knee to ask for Barry’s hand in marriage. Following a proposal that took place at a subway station, they tied the knot in 1974.
Who was Barry and what caused his tragic death?
Tanya and Barry were happily married, even though they did not have any children of their own. Barry was born in New Year City similar to Tanya, but mostly worked behind the camera as a writer. His film credits include ‘Legal Tender’ of 1991.
Their marriage of 32 years ended with Barry’s death in 2006. He was over 60 years at the time of his demise and reportedly suffered from encephalitis. The actress never remarried after losing Barry.
When they started life in their sweet abode
While the jungle was Sheena’s virtual home, in reality, she and Abrry owned a beautiful Hollywood Hills home. She had once told in an interview, "Living here is like being in the country, but civilization isn’t far away when I need it. It’s the house I'd always dreamed of."
She was quick to make the house hers when she spotted a “for sale” sign while house-hunting with Barry in Southern California. Tanya was delighted to know that she didn’t have to renovate the house extensively as it was made to her liking. “All I did was add sliding glass doors around the dining area,” she once recalled.