Hallmark star Brennan Elliott is mourning the loss of his wife.
On March 22, the Cedar Cove actor shared that Camilla Row, a clinical psychologist, had passed earlier that morning from stage four gastric cancer, which she was diagnosed with in 2018. She was 45.
“There is no easy way to say this but I know my wife @camilla_row would have wanted me to thank every person from all over the world who prayed for her over the last 8 years,” he wrote along with a photo of Row on the beach. “She suffered immeasurably trying to survive and live with #stage4gastriccancer. It is with a soul crushing devastated heart that my beloved wife #cami passed away.”
Elliott, 50, emphasized what an incredible mother she was to their two children—Liam, 12 and Luna, 10.
“Our babies and I lost our rock, a person who not only was the love of my life, my soulmate, my best friend and lover but the toughest strongest fearless person I have ever met in my life and the greatest mother to her babies,” he continued. “THANKYOU for being the best wife, mother and friend I’ve ever known.”
He also spoke on her advocacy, sharing her impact on others who suffered from gastric cancer—caused by a growth in the stomach—saying, “What you did for the #gastriccancer community was immeasurable.”
And Elliott proved his life was forever changed by Row as well, as he added, “but what you did for me as a man will last forever.”
Ultimately, he hopes Row—a Korean American clinical psychologist from Orange County, CA—is at peace.
“You are free! Heaven is a far better place with you in it my love,” continuing, “I know u r dancing and are on vacation in heaven and free from the grips of cancer.”
The UnREAL star ended the message with a final note of his appreciation, writing, “THANKYOU Cami for being YOU!”
The couple was married for over 13 years after originally meeting at a gym. On their 12th anniversary, Elliott shared his love for his wife on Instagram, writing, “9/10/11 will always be THAT SPECIAL day!”
“Before u i never knew what true love was,” he continued, per People. “It’s more than a feeling, it’s a commitment to fight thru everything life throws at you and u never give up on love!”
He added, “There have been bright moments and yes very very painful and dark ones but our love has stood firm and fought on, and will never quit or give in! I have never seen a more stronger and fearless example of determination and Hope than in you these last 8 years or so.”
