Clint Eastwood has revealed the passing of his longtime partner.
Clint Eastwood at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The 15:17 To Paris” on February 5, 2018 in Burbank, California | Source: Getty Images
Christina Sandera, who had been Clint Eastwood’s companion for nearly a decade, has passed away at the age of 61, confirmed by Eastwood himself. “Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much,” the 94-year-old actor stated in a heartfelt release on July 19.
Clint Eastwood and Christina Sandera at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 20, 2017 in Cap d’Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images
A representative from Warner Bros., where Eastwood has directed numerous films, stated to The Hollywood Reporter, “No further information will be forthcoming.” The news has come as a shock to fans and friends alike, who admired the couple’s low-profile relationship.
Clint Eastwood and Christina Sandera at Directors Guild Of America on September 8, 2016 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Imaged
Despite being together since 2014, Eastwood and Sandera kept their relationship out of the spotlight, embodying a quiet, steadfast partnership rarely seen in Hollywood’s fast-paced environment. The industry mourns the loss of one of its own, as tributes begin to pour in for the beloved partner of one of cinema’s greatest icons.