Clint Eastwood’s Family Announces Devastating News

Clint Eastwood, the famed actor and director, is mourning the loss of his long-time partner, Christina Sandera. Sandera, who had been with Eastwood since 2014, passed away at 61 after a decade together.

The 94-year-old Eastwood announced the heartbreaking news, sharing his profound grief. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

“Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much,” Eastwood said in a statement released Thursday night.

A Warner Bros. spokesperson also mentioned to The Hollywood Reporter that no further details will be provided at this time.

Sandera was mainly known for her relationship with the Hollywood icon. She came into the public eye due to her bond with Eastwood, beginning their relationship in 2014.

She was often seen accompanying Eastwood at various events and red carpets, becoming a notable part of his life. Her limited public presence mostly highlighted her role as Eastwood’s companion.

Eastwood and Sandera first met when she worked as a hostess at his Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. They began their relationship in 2014, and she made her first red carpet appearance with him at the 2015 Oscars, where his film “American Sniper” received six nominations.

Although their last public appearance was in 2019, a recent photo from November 2022 surfaced on social media, showing them with Clint’s daughters, marking their latest appearance together.

An insider told an entertainment magazine, “Eastwood was ‘with Christina and happy.”

“Clint’s kids have all met Christina and like her,” the insider added, noting that they all found her to be “normal.”

Even in his 90s, Eastwood has remained very active. The celebrated American actor and director has had a vibrant personal life filled with numerous relationships and marriages. In 1953, he married Maggie Johnson, whom he met on a blind date. They had two children, but their marriage faced challenges, including Eastwood’s various affairs. While separated from Johnson, Eastwood had a relationship with actress Roxanne Tunis, resulting in the birth of their daughter. After divorcing Johnson in 1984, Eastwood’s love life continued to be a media focus.

He lived with actress Sondra Locke for about 14 years, but their relationship ended contentiously. During the 1980s, Eastwood fathered two children with Jacelyn Reeves, a flight attendant. In 1996, he married news anchor Dina Ruiz, which attracted significant media attention. They had one child together, but their marriage ended in divorce in 2013.