Clint Eastwood’s partner of over a decade, Christina Sandera, has passed away at the age of 61. Eastwood, 94, expressed his gratitude for their time together and praised Sandera’s kind nature in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
Sandera and Eastwood met at his Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant in California, where she worked as a hostess.
Despite keeping their relationship private, they attended several high-profile events together, including the 2015 Oscars.
Eastwood has eight children from his previous relationships, including three with his ex-wives Dina Eastwood and Maggie Johnson. The actor has been a prominent figure in Hollywood for over six decades, but has kept his personal life out of the spotlight.
Eastwood’s representative confirmed Sandera’s passing but did not disclose the cause of death. Eastwood’s statement honors Sandera’s memory, saying, “She was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.
