Father remarries, founds charity after tragedy

Patrick Clancy has remarried Dr. Rachel Danis in a spring 2026 ceremony in Central Park, over four years after the tragic deaths of his children. He co-founded the Heard Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting parents experiencing perinatal mental illness, in memory of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy. Clancy moved to New York City in spring 2023, several months after his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, killed their three young children. He filed for divorce from Lindsay in February 2024.

Dr. Danis, who married Clancy in spring 2026, moved into his Upper East Side apartment in 2025. The couple reportedly bonded over a shared interest in hiking and fitness. Clancy himself testified in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, where her defense argued she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. He has expressed forgiveness for his ex-wife, stating his wish for her to find peace.

The Heard Foundation aims to ensure no parent faces perinatal mental illness in silence. Its founding in memory of Cora, Dawson, and Callan highlights the ongoing impact of the tragedy. Clancy’s mother, Mary Clancy, testified in support of Lindsay, showing a deep empathy for her daughter-in-law's situation during the trial.