Engelbert Humperdinck and his wife Patricia's love story spanned nearly 70 years after a chance encounter led to their happy ever after.
Spanish Eyes singer Engelbert has spoken of his heartbreak after Patricia died on Friday night, having tried in vain to battle Covid-19.
In a devastating Facebook post, Engelbert opened up about how his wife was "surrounded by our children" and slipped away "as if by God's clockwork" after she contracted the deadly coronavirus.
The couple's long-lasting relationship began with a chance encounter on a night out in 1953 - and for the iconic singer, it was love at first sight when he set eyes on the 17-year-old girl. “I met her on a dance floor, and we’ve been dancing together ever since,” he told Closer