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The Love Boat star Jill Whelan, 58, talks 'never settling' as she celebrates third marriage on Valentine's Day


Jill Whelan, who famously portrayed the Vicki Gruber on The Love Boat, has finally sailed into her real-life love story. Whelan found her soulmate in Jeff Knapp, 68, whom she married in 2017.

Celebrating Valentine's Day at Princess Cruises’ Love by Britto restaurant, Jill opened up about how her life has blossomed since meeting Knapp. Jill played Vicki Stubing on the mega hit TV series Love Boat from 1978 until 1987; (pictured with her screen father Gavin MacLeod in 1979) Jill also revealed she has big plans for 2025, but she’s 'most excited' about a play she’ll be doing with her Love Boat costars Ted Lange, 77, and Fred Grandy, 76.

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