ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK AND HIS UNTOLD ROMANTIC PAST
Although Engelbert Humperdinck is known worldwide for his romantic ballads like “Release Me” and “The Last Waltz,” his personal life – especially his relationships – has often been a topic of curiosity among fans.
A marriage that survived the storm
Engelbert married Patricia Healey in 1964. Their marriage lasted nearly six decades until Patricia passed away in 2021 after battling Alzheimer’s and COVID-19. While their love story was long-lasting, it wasn’t without turbulence.
During the height of his fame, Engelbert openly admitted to having numerous affairs while touring the world. With thousands of women idolizing him, temptation was always present.
“I was weak,” he once confessed. “I made mistakes, but I always returned to my wife. She was my home.”
The loyal “Don Juan” of romantic music
Despite being dubbed a “Don Juan” of love songs, Engelbert never left his wife. “Patricia was strong, patient, and she understood me,” he said. “No matter my faults, she stood by me until the end.”
His honesty about his mistakes, rather than hiding them, has made fans empathize with him more deeply. He wasn’t trying to be perfect – just human.
Scandal and paternity rumors
In 1997, a British woman sued Engelbert, claiming he fathered her child. The case became tabloid fodder, though the DNA results were never publicly confirmed. Engelbert remained mostly silent, letting the press swirl with speculation. Yet through it all, he never lost the admiration of fans who saw him as a complex man with a heart still anchored in home.
Still devoted to one woman
Despite the fame and attention from countless admirers, Engelbert never officially committed to anyone other than Patricia. After her passing, he was visibly devastated and even released music and videos in tribute to her memory.
In the end, the greatest love of his life wasn’t one of his many admirers – but the woman he shared a lifetime with.