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Shania Twain: "Not Allowed To Grieve" After Parents' Death
19 Jul
Summary
- Twain cared for siblings after parents' fatal car crash at age 22.
- She navigated business affairs and legal battles following the accident.
- Twain later found love with Frederic Thiebaud after marriage to Mutt Lange.
Canadian singer Shania Twain shared a difficult period in her life during a recent interview, detailing that she was "not allowed to grieve" after her parents' deaths in a 1987 car crash. At 22 years old, Twain took on the responsibility of caring for her three younger siblings, ensuring they stayed together.
Twain also became the executor of her parents' business affairs, frequently dealing with lawyers and insurance matters stemming from the accident. She later found employment at a golf resort, which provided a steady income for her family. In addition to her parents' passing, Twain also spoke about their abusive marriage, admitting she felt a need to protect her mother.
The singer also reflected on her personal relationships. She was previously married to Robert John "Mutt" Lange, with whom she shares a son. They separated after his affair with her best friend. Twain's current husband, Frederic Thiebaud, played a role in alerting her to that infidelity. Twain and Thiebaud married in 2011.
