In April 1964, in a modest ceremony far from the spotlight, Engelbert Humperdinck married Patricia Healey. Long before the glitz of stardom, the couple tied the knot in London — so simply, in fact, that they missed their flight to Paris for their honeymoon.
They first met at a Leicester nightclub called Palais de Danse. Patricia, an aspiring actress, and Arnold George Dorsey — not yet known as Engelbert — shared a connection that outlasted fame, fortune, and time.
Their marriage was not built on showbiz glamour, but on deep trust and shared dreams. Patricia stayed away from the spotlight, raising their four children — Scott, Jason, Louise, and Bradley — while Engelbert traveled the world.
When Patricia was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Engelbert became her full-time caregiver. He cancelled tours, recorded a personal tribute album called “Sentiments”, and was by her side until her final breath on February 5, 2021.
Their wedding may have lacked luxury, but their love was a monument to loyalty. In a world where celebrity unions often crumble, Engelbert and Patricia’s nearly six-decade-long journey remains one of music’s most heartfelt love stories.