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Susan Lucci Finds Strength After Losing Husband of 52 Years
28 Jan
Summary
- Susan Lucci details grief after husband Helmut Huber's 2022 death.
- Her new book, 'La Lucci,' explores navigating profound loss.
- She found healing through writing and her husband's words.
Actress Susan Lucci is opening up about the profound grief she experienced after the death of her husband, Helmut Huber, in 2022. Huber, an Austrian-born TV producer, passed away at age 84, just one month after suffering a stroke.
Lucci, who starred as Erica Kane on 'All My Children' for over 40 years, described feeling "completely lost" and "so isolating" in the wake of her husband's passing. She found that surrendering to her vulnerability was key to processing her loss.
Her new book, "La Lucci," released on February 3rd, details her journey through grief and cherishes five decades of memories with Huber. The book emerged from a place of deep personal reflection, with many passages coming to her in dreams.
Lucci candidly shares that she initially felt like "half a person" and questioned her ability to continue her acting career. However, she has since found ways to seek joy again through her work, travel, friends, and family, while still navigating waves of grief.
She draws strength from her husband's enduring presence and his personal mantra, "After the rain, the sun she shines," spoken in his "adorable" Austrian accent. These words continue to provide comfort and act as a reminder of his support.
