Engelbert Humperdinck took to Facebook on Saturday to share the heartbreaking news that his wife of 56 years, Patricia, had passed after contracting COVID-19. “Our family is heartbroken over the loss of my darling wife.
Last night, she slipped softly away, as if by God’s clockwork,” the British singer, 84, wrote. “The last rites were given just before our usual prayers at the 8pm hour, by our nephew, Father Paul.
It was 4am for him. We were so grateful to have him gently lead Popea through this last chapter, with a familiar voice and such love,” he continued. “She was surrounded by our children, Louise, Jason, Brad, with Scott on FaceTime.