Candice Bergen‘s husband Marshall Rose has died aged 88.
The Sex and The City star’s spouse, who she wed in 2000, passed away peacefully at home in New York surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 15.
He died from complications with Parkinson’s disease after ‘many years of extraordinary strength and resilience’, an online obituary read.
The real estate magnate and philanthropist is survived by Candice; his children Wendi and Andrew; his step-daughter Chloe; and his grandchildren Alexander, Clio, Ell, Milo, Arthur, and Alice.
Bergen, 78, was previously married to film director Louis Malle from 1980 until his death from cancer in 1995. They share one daughter, Chloe, 40.
Life-long New Yorker Marshall was born in Brighton Beach in 1937.
Candice Bergen’s husband Marshall Rose has died aged 88 – pictured 2017
One of Candice’s most famed roles is as Vogue editor Enid Frick in Sex and The City and spin-off, And Just Like That…
He studied economics at City College, received a law degree from NYU, and later an honorary degree from CUNY.
He forged a career as a real estate developer and advisor to non-profits, and founded The Georgetown Company in 1978 which went on to oversee the development of projects including Frank Gehry’s IAC building and the renovation of Madison Square Garden.
He spent 30 years on the board of the New York Public Library.
Rose’s family lauded his ‘legacy of fierce compassion, stubborn persistence, and commitment to cheering on the Knicks.
‘His wisdom, strength, and generosity of spirit will be remembered by the countless people whose lives he touched.
His funeral will take place at Central Synagogue on Tuesday, February 18th, at 12pm.
Bergen memorably played fearsome Vogue editor Enid Frick on Sex and the City and spin-off, And Just Like That…
She won five Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes for her 10 seasons as the title character on CBS sitcom Murphy Brown, that wrapped 30 years ago.
The Sex and The City star’s spouse, who she wed in 2000, passed away peacefully at home in New York surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 15 – pictured 2002
Bergen, 78, was previously married to film director Louis Malle from 1980 until his death from cancer in 1995 aged 63. They share one daughter, Chloe, 40 – pictured 1993
Life-long New Yorker Marshall was born in Brighton Beach in 1937. He studied economics at City College, received a law degree from NYU, and later an honorary degree from CUNY – pictured 2002
She won five Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes for her 10 seasons as the title character on CBS sitcom Murphy Brown – pictured with Paul Reubens on the show in 1993
She later reprised the role in a new season in 2018.
The show was known for its political satire and for reflecting current events, subjects ripe for coverage in this day and age.
It famously was referenced by Vice President Dan Quayle in a speech during the 1992 presidential campaign, according to Deadline.
Bergen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Starting Over (1979) and for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Gandhi (1982).
