Ricki Lake announces death of ex Christian Evans after bipolar battle
INSTAGRAM Ricki lake announced the death of ex-husband Christian Evans today
The 48-year-old actress said that Christian died at the age of 45 having "succumbed to his life long struggle with bipolar disorder". Ricki shared a heartbreaking picture of the pair embracing to her Instagram, captioning it: "It is with a heavy heart that I share that my beloved soulmate Christian Evans has passed. "The world didn't understand this man, but I did. He succumbed to his life long struggle with bipolar disorder. For anyone who has ever lost a family member or friend to mental illness, my heart goes out to you."
INSTAGRAM Ricki shared the image with an emotional tribute to Christian calling him her 'soulmate'
INSTAGRAM Ricki and Christian got together in 2010 and were married in 2012
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The pair were married in 2012 at a secret ceremony in California but separated after two-and-half years and divorced in 2015 citing "irreconcilable differences". In her emotional tribute to the late jewellery designer, Ricki wrote: "He was a man of love and what mends my broken heart today is knowing that he is finally at peace and his spirit is free." During their divorce proceedings, Christian reportedly tried to have their prenuptial agreement set aside, claiming that Ricki had defrauded him. Despite the allegations, the American star appears to have never stopped caring for him, opening up about her respect and love in the heartbreaking post.
INSTAGRAM During their divorce proceedings Christian claimed that Ricki had defrauded him
GETTY Ricki famously hosted the Ricki Lake Show from 1993 to 2004