Engelbert Humperdinck: ‘I Still Miss My Wife Every Day’
Legendary British singer Engelbert Humperdinck has opened up about the enduring presence of his late wife, Patricia, who passed away in February 2021 at the age of 85 after battling Alzheimer’s disease and contracting COVID-19. In a heartfelt interview, Humperdinck shared, “After losing Patricia, I’ve felt so vulnerable and raw. Your whole thinking changes, your heart changes, your whole world changes.”
The couple’s love story began in 1956 at Leicester’s Palais De Danse nightclub when Patricia was 17 and Humperdinck was 20. They married in 1964 and had four children together. Patricia was not only his wife but also his rock and soulmate. “She was so good to me and she made me feel so good,” Humperdinck recalled.
Despite his grief, Humperdinck has found solace in music. He released a new album titled All About Love on his 87th birthday, featuring renditions of classic love songs. He also continues to tour, dedicating performances to his late wife. “The only thing I want to do is get back on the road and sing. I want to work as much as I possibly can because I love getting the love from my fans. It gives me the will to live,” he said.
In his shows, Humperdinck includes the song “Everywhere I Go,” which he wrote about 30 years ago and now dedicates to Patricia. “Although I wrote it so long ago, I’ve put it back in my show because I’ve dedicated it to my darling, and people love it,” he explained.
Humperdinck’s resilience and dedication to his craft serve as a testament to his enduring love for Patricia and his passion for music.