A beloved comedian, known for his wit and charm, was supported through the highs and lows of his career by his wife, whose selflessness and love were unwavering. They married in 1993 and had a daughter in 1996, but their marriage was far from perfect. He battled alcoholism, sought therapy, and eventually faced a life-threatening health crisis due to a congenital kidney defect. In a profound act of love,
his wife donated her kidney to save him, a gift that he described as a miracle.Despite this, cracks began to form in their marriage. After years of effort to mend their relationship, he betrayed her again, this time publicly, through infidelity revealed in tabloid headlines. Heartbroken, she chose to leave him in 2011 after 17 years of marriage. Though their romantic relationship ended, they remained committed to co-parenting their daughter and supporting their shared philanthropic causes.