In a Facebook post, Hollywood actor William Sadler shared the sad news that overwhelms him on Saturday, December 21, 2024: the death of his wife Marni Bakst, struck down by cancer, after 46 years of living together.
Actor William Sadler is in mourning. Known for his roles in The Escapees, The Green Line or even Iron Man 3, the 74-year-old man has just said goodbye to the woman with whom he shared his life for almost half a century. In a Facebook publication dating from this Saturday, December 21, 2024, the actor announced the sad news to his fans with touching words : “Yesterday morning, my wife, Marni Bakst, finally lost her two-year battle with cancer. After forty-five years of marriage, I don't think I can still understand or put into words what happened. Perhaps with time and a little perspective it will be easier for me to describe this extraordinary artist, feminist, wife and mother, but for now I want to thank you all for your patience and kind words“.
The text accompanies the sepia-toned photo of the two spouses sharing a cup of coffee. A photo reflecting the simple happiness that united them, taken the morning of their wedding day, and which seems particularly dear to the actor iconic in the series Roswellsince he had already shared it a year ago, while he celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary. “This photo was taken on the morning of our wedding, exactly forty-five years ago today. The extraordinary young lady with the huge eyes is Mrs. Marni Bakst. The lucky young man is me. All these years plus late, I always bring her coffee, she still has those beautiful eyes, and I'm still the luckiest man on this planet, or any other planet. he wrote on May 6, 2023.
Internet users offer their condolences
Despite the pain, the actor can count on the support of his fans, who were quick to express their condolences in the comments. “All my condolences […] I'm thinking of you”, “I'm going to pray for you tonight”, “Words can do nothing against your pain”we can read in particular. The missing woman leaves behind a husband, and a daughter, Sadler Colley Bakst, aged 38 years. Like her father, she traveled the sets becoming an actress, notably standing out alongside William Sadler in The crazy adventures of Bill and Tedand in The Good Studentbefore retiring from cinema.
