Actress Lysette Anthony 'Broken' After Partner's Death

Actress Lysette Anthony has revealed she is experiencing profound grief and feels "broken" after the death of her partner of three years, Marcus Gilbert. Gilbert, known for his role in the TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper's "Riders," passed away at 67 after a battle with cancer.

Their love story reignited after three decades, beginning when Gilbert reached out to Anthony upon learning of her Parkinson's diagnosis. Despite his own ongoing cancer treatment, their relationship flourished, marked by optimism and a shared determination to live fully. They spent a "glorious" summer together in 2023, finding joy amidst his challenging medical treatments.

However, their relationship faced difficulties as Anthony struggled with acceptance from Gilbert's established social circle, which she felt excluded her. A disagreement over his plans to visit old family friends led to an argument weeks before his death, which Anthony deeply regrets as their last interaction.

Gilbert's cancer spread to his liver and bones, and he passed away while Anthony was not with him. She learned of his death via text message, adding to her devastation and regret over not picking up his final call. Despite the pain, Anthony acknowledges Gilbert made difficult choices between his worlds and states she does not feel guilt.

Anthony herself is managing Parkinson's disease, which has progressed in the last year, requiring her to take medication every three hours. She continues to reflect on their relationship, their shared dreams, and the profound loss she is experiencing.