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Rosie O'Donnell's Painful Secret Grief
12 Aug
Summary
- Rosie O'Donnell grieved a past relationship in private.
- Her family did not offer support during her breakup.
- The relationship was with a woman named Corby, who died.
Rosie O'Donnell recently revealed that she experienced profound isolation while grieving one of her earliest romantic relationships before publicly identifying as a lesbian. The comedian recounted this experience during a podcast appearance.
She described the intense emotional pain stemming from a breakup with Corby, who was approximately 10 to 12 years her senior and has since passed away. This relationship had lasted for seven years.
O'Donnell explained that the grief was so overwhelming that she could not confide in her family members about it. Despite her family knowing she lived with Corby and noticing the change, they did not approach her to offer support or inquire about her well-being.
