Los Angeles, CA – Christina Sandera, long-time partner of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, has tragically passed away at the age of 61. Eastwood, 94, expressed his heartbreak over the loss of Sandera, describing her as a “lovely, caring woman” in a statement released on Thursday. The cause of her death has not been disclosed at this time.
Sandera and Eastwood had maintained a relatively private relationship over the past decade, occasionally making appearances together at high-profile events. They made their public debut on the red carpet in 2015 at the Academy Awards, where Eastwood’s film “American Sniper” received multiple nominations.
In June of 2014, reports surfaced that Eastwood was romantically involved with Sandera, who was said to have worked at Eastwood’s Mission Ranch hotel and restaurant in Carmel, California. Their relationship became public knowledge six months after Eastwood finalized his divorce from his second wife, Dina Eastwood, bringing an end to their 17-year marriage.
The news of Sandera’s passing comes just a month after Eastwood’s youngest daughter, Morgan, tied the knot with Tanner Koopmans. The ceremony, which took place at Mission Ranch, saw Eastwood proudly walking his daughter down the aisle, as reported by People magazine.
Eastwood, a Hollywood icon, was previously married to Maggie Johnson for three decades. Sandera’s death marks a significant loss for Eastwood and those close to them, as they navigated the difficulties of fame and personal tragedy together.