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Actor William Sadler Mourns Death of Wife After Decades-Long Marriage: 'Don't Think I Can Fathom Or Put Into Words'

William Sadler announced the death of his wife, Marni Joan Bakst, in a touching tribute posted on Facebook and X on Thursday, Dec. 19.

The Salem's Lot actor, 74, announced Bakst's death in a touching tribute written alongside a throwback photo of the two holding coffee mugs on their wedding morning on May 6, 1978. In the tribute, shared on Facebook on Thursday, Dec. 19, the Roswell star wrote: "Early yesterday morning, my wife, Marni Bakst, finally lost her two year battle with cancer. "Maybe with time and a little distance I’ll find it easier to describe this extraordinary artist, feminist, wife, and mother, but for now I want to thank you all for your patience and kind words.

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