The Tragedy Of Patrick Duffy Is Just Heartbreaking

Patrick Duffy made a name for himself in the ‘70s and ‘80s playing Bobby Ewing on CBS’ popular soap Dallas. But for many, he’s better remembered as TV dad Frank Lambert on ABC’s Step by Step, which was a TGIF staple through much of the ‘90s.
Duffy has had a long and successful career on the small screen, and at the end of 2020, he was lucky enough to get a second chance at love with his Lifetime movie co-star. The actor may be doing well now, but he's gone through quite a lot of tragedy in his life, including the loss of his parents and wife. Here’s how the tragedy of Patrick Duffy is just heartbreaking.
#PatrickDuffy #Celeb #Actor
A tragic murder | 0:14
Unconventional meet-cute | 1:02
Converting to Buddhism | 2:02
Unplanned career path | 3:17
Death of his TV mother | 4:36
Carlyn's unexpected death | 5:37
Still a 'married man' | 6:35
Finding love again | 7:35
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[@NickiSwift]

What do you think about Patrick Duffy?

[@jarrodbarkley7573]

i liked his acting..and who are you?

[@kathleenlouise783]

A horrible experience I'm sorry for Patrick. Since less act . Hope he is not a Buddist

[@christop997]

His Dallas storyline will Inspire the plot of the next James Bond post Daniel Craig; JB will just step out of the shower. But Bobby did it first.

[@christop997]

....and with one of the best and understated lines in the entire Dallas series if not TV history perfect for PD/Bobby's character; "What's the matter? You look like you've just seen a ghost". Priceless! I salute who thought of that!

[@shantoreywilkins651]

🌞📽

[@banyana6515]

I always loved this actor. He was my favorite from Dallas. He and Victoria Principal.

[@janhutt288]

Patrick Duffy You are fantastic loved all your acting Show,s also glad you married again. Good Luck in the future. .❤️❤️💜💜🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@kennithumperovitch1312]

Patrick Duffy is and always be one of my favorite actors in the world. I was almost 20 when I first seen him in Dallas 1978.

[@juliebraden4865]

Same here. I was 20 yo in 1978. 💜 Dallas was on Friday nights. My mom & I talked on the phone EVERY Saturday morning for hours deducing what was happening & why...and predicting what would happen next. Fond memories. ❤🥺💜🥰

[@juliebraden4865]

Never missed an episode.

[@roserosaline3960]

What a lovely man., glad he found love again, I really like him in Dallas, and he was so attractive.. good on you Patrick Daffy..👍

[@alfredadavis8927]

Love this man! Always have. I'm so happy he found love again and I pray he's happy forever, he has brought us so much joy in his acting career.

[@meitijobse8121]

Thank you Patrick Duffy. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.. WITH LOVE 💞 AND HEALTH.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nancyknight9294]

He needs to find Jesus Christ and accept Him into his life.

[@camillamartz8179]

God bless you. You are such a wonderful man.

[@SouthSideLadyWright]

There’s no God in Buddhism 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@JordyC-rc9ij]

@@SouthSideLadyWrightSHAME ON YOU!!! STOP BEING SO JUDGMENTAL AND NARROW MINDED!!! THERE IS NO ONE SIZE FITS ALL PATH!!!

[@tudywittlake1072]

I'm from the area his parents lived. It was a very sad time.I remember his parents.

[@moemcgovern7345]

I just Love Patrick Duffy. I’m So Happy, he and Linda Purl, are in a relationship. He deserves to be Happy.

[@irenecalligeros4639]

Yes Patrick Duffy good looking and great actor l like his shows yes my parents are dead to I lost my mum last week so sad about his parents as well he seems nice like to meet him one day he has entertained us well over the years

[@Linda-lq5nd]

Irene Calligeros, Dearest Irene, I just said a Prayer for you! May the Lord Bless You With The Peace That Passeth All Understanding during the days and months ahead as you experience all the firsts in the future!❤️

[@suzanaabreubarros5893]

So happy, for Patrick, all the best, for both of you.

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Suzana.

[@bernadettekelly2772]

Always loved this guy 💕💕💕

[@jeanbelfry5819]

A very special human being.beautiful soul✝️

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Jean.

[@ChrissyloveUK]

What a lovely man. He's so respectful of his late wife. I'm glad he's found someone else to share the rest of his life ❤

[@juliebraden4865]

R u efn KIDDING ME?! So sorry for the pain of losing your parents that way. 🥺

[@johniii8147]

He was the hot guy on Man from Atlantis prior to Dallas. But it's true it was Dallas that made him a star.

[@vernavivian5221]

I’m so happy that he’s happy again ,good luck ,you deserve it.

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Vivian.

[@elainesmith7512]

Good for him! He's survived a lot of tragedy in his life, but he's still willing to continue to give this life a chance. May God continue to keep him and above all bless him.👍🙏👏

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Elaine.

[@Kiki-wi7px]

So H.A.P.P.Y. for He and Linda. I had an Uncle that Got Married in His "80"s. Never too Late. With Each Passing Day, LIFE Get's Shorter. ALL that We Have, Is from Second to Second or From One Heartbeat to the Next. Your Choice HOW You wanta' Spend That Precious Time. YESTERDAY IS HISTORY TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY TODAY IS A GIFT

[@melanieward3145]

I love Patrick Duffy both in looks and character, a gentle kind personality. I also loved his role in Dallas the most. Very sad what he had to go through but shows his incredible strength that he never gave up and found love again. So amazing that he stayed with the same woman for so long, unusual for hollywood

[@elainetwing4595]

He was my favorite on the Dallas show & I really hated to see the show end.😢

[@veronicamiller3868]

I love Patrick But he is not a Christian he’s Buddhist but I pray that someday you’ll change it’s all I can do is pray for him he became that when he married his wife or before he actually got married to her

[@pjsalesky5009]

@@veronicamiller3868 Why can't you just be Happy for him? Why does he have to convert to what You think is right for him?! Grow up!

[@judybrown1810]

@@elainetwing4595 who shot JR? I really want to know..lol

[@nilanisiriwardena5019]

@@pjsalesky5009 ﹰﹰAGREE WITH YOU PJ SALESKY. AS A BUDDHIST MYSELF. IT'S HIS RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHAT HE WANTS TO FOLLOW. RESPECT HIS CHOICE. THANK YOU.

[@nightbird5317]

❤️🌹🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🌹 WE JUST ADORE PATRICK ❤️

[@edwardclement102]

Would love to see either a movie or more seasons of Dallas, and always thought Patrick would be great in a western.

[@angelaholmes8888]

I'm glad that Patrick has moved on with his life and has once again found love in his life

[@sandilekhuzwayo7943]

Six

[@sandilekhuzwayo7943]

flags

[@sandilekhuzwayo7943]

Sick

[@dennisjensen6924]

God. Bless. You. Mr. Patrick. Duffey. Your. A. Great. Actor. And. A. Great. Humanaitarian. My Wife. And. My. Sons. Mother. Passed. Away. Due. Too. Covid. 19. December. 10. 2020. She. Also. 💘. You. My. Son. And. I. Are. Holding. On. With. The. Help. Of. God. Sincerely. Dennis. And. Randy. Lee. Jensen. 💘. And. Best. Wishes. ❤.

[@veracirillo6869]

I have liked Patrick since I saw is face on T V many years ago. ❤

[@suzyq4982]

Soooo gorgeous!! ❤️

[@RichardMcWolff]

You never mentioned his stint on "Man from Atlantis" where we all really got to meet this amazing actor!

[@margaretrobinson9597]

Remember show man from Atlantis . Been searching for information man from Atlantis program and Patrick Duffy main character.

[@xhogun8578]

Definitely, he was a household name before Dallas.

[@garywilliams3419]

The Man From Atlantis was the only thing I saw him in, I hate soaps. He could have nailed that series and maybe got a movie or three out of it, alas for the writers that let him down. The premise was fascinating for the day, like the Six Million Dollar Man underwater, but the writers... ugh. Iirc Belinda Montgomery was in it too, and in my teens, omg, she was so gorgeous just seeing her in a bathing suit would probably have made my parents concerned enough to take me to a doctor...

[@patriciaschuster1371]

I loved Man From Atlantis. The soap opera, not so much.

[@emmaharding7572]

I loved him in that. Omg

[@judya5935]

He Is Awesome A Good Man I Like Him On Dallas Show Sad What Happen To His Dad & Mom.

[@obedan3990]

I like this man🌹

[@user-zq5il7zx9g]

Τον αγαπήσαμε τόσο πολύ σαν ηθοποιό παίζοντας στο Ντάλας, όπως αποδείχθηκε, τόσο σαν ηθοποιός, όσο και στην καθημερινή ζωή είναι υπόδειγμα καλού συζύγου, πατέρα, άνθρωπος, εύχομαι ο Θεός να τον έχει καλά μέχρι το υπόλοιπο της ζωής του ,τον ευχαριστούμε για τις απέραντες ώρες ευχαριστήσεις στο Ντάλας,!!!!!!❤

[@gracekirrane627]

God bless you 🙏 ❤ such a talented and handsome man 👨

[@cotus2408]

Um hum 👍 !

[@ea4935]

✨ I know it all 😢 🙏 🎓 Invisible geloof in elkaar.

[@vangiegudgeon3892]

I loved Patrick Duffy since day one im glad he found another love of his life! We are very very sori to hear about the passing of his dearly beloved parents & wife stay safe & keep well everyone round the globe🙏🌲💞🐾👍!!!

[@pepsirodrigiez392]

I lov him in Dallas didn't miss it .💖❤

[@raginichetty1715]

U lucky dear, u we're our star. , Al us galz were sooo in love with u even 2day, there will never b another u

[@sushilashukla1289]

Hi I'm 71yrs.old now but when Dallas was on you were my heart throb.Loved you handsome young man .As a Hindu I can tell that Buddhism teaches you how to handle your grief or life in General. Wishing u good health and happiness. Love from South Africa

[@nilanisiriwardena5019]

SUSHILA YES TO YOUR COMMENT. SO VERY TRUE. THANK YOU.

[@cristynlane6507]

Am glad he's doing well, the title got me nervous.

[@wendydebois1685]

He was also in a show called, Man from Atlantas, before Dallas. I loved that show, very handsome.

[@barbarajohnson7782]

I loved the show Dallas! I watched it every Friday night, if I had a date, my date had to watch it with me, that’s just how it went. I never knew about Patrick Duffy’s life and all the tragic losses he experienced. I just saw a quota that says, Life is like a book. Some chapters are happy, some chapters are sad, and some chapters are exciting. But unless you turn the page you will never know what the next chapter will bring. I am so happy that Patrick has found love again at this time in his life. Especially when we get older, it’s so hard to face life alone. So very happy for both of them.

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Barbara.

[@emarteliz]

My mom was in love with the Bobby Ewing star she never missed Dallas.

[@cotus2408]

I was the same about David Jansen of “ The Fugitive “🥰 !

[@YasminFlower88]

Me too and still do 🥰 I was a teenager in the 70s

[@sharonchant9643]

Stay happy Patrick beautiful man xx

[@Agapy8888]

Oh I love Linda Purl. So happy for them.

[@sunnienie239]

He’s my favorite actor

[@romarlawrence6408]

Father God I pray that you help the person reading this to have a blessed life and a happy one 🇯🇲🙏

[@daisi4925]

Bless you and yours

[@juanrosales7353]

Romar lawrence: Thanks a lot for your godly wishes. Blessings from Mexico City

[@Annymae]

🇨🇦God Bless you and yours as well😇😇

[@laetitiaventer6331]

Thank you may God bless you as well 🙏

[@tld7195]

❤️🙏🏻

[@paulinehalkyard9312]

So sad for that to happen.

[@annettegriffith493]

Love Dallas a Beautiful Family Showing!!

[@pamelawhiteside2139]

Ow them god I am so sorry for ur loss of ur beautiful parents

[@nazneemir4870]

I love the story family's love and Happy end.

[@eljodefreitas2417]

I wish the best for Patrick Duffy and his family.

[@annemariavonroith4268]

A very lovely actor! Not just in the movies, he is a friendly man, close to earth! I wish you a lot of luck Patrick! Hopefully also on TV or movie. Else it is not possible to see how you are doing! From Germany by horse? 🐴🤔 God bless you.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

So heartbreaking about his parents blatant and tragically horrific murder. I know grief, profound, and deep loss soooo well...😔💔😔 You never ever, get over it, somehow you live with it and it’s still at times deeply difficult. I miss my dad daily, this was a moving & interesting video...

[@cotus2408]

My mom died in 2000, and her death PAID for her sins, ( Romans 6:23 ), so she will be judged for her good DEEDS, aka *works . ( John 5:28, 29 ; Revelation 20:*12, 13 ), which were many !

[@uppitybee898]

I remember him as the man from Atlantis.

[@CDragonite]

Loved him

[@ladyanne8139]

Love Patrick Duffy. A good man.

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Anne.

[@rosanijbroek3656]

So sorry what Sir Patrick Duffie has been through!!! I hope for him...with his new love, hè will find great Happiness, Love and Friendship, in good harmony, respect, and peace! That hè may Blessed bij God, the Almighty, for Luck, Health and Wealth! I wish him all the best...hè is an great, respectfull, doubtfully kind, humble, loving and handsome man!!!!

[@Madam-Cat.Astrophe]

He is a great actor. These tragedies have left their mark and has made him such a great actor. Bless, I had no idea about his tragedies.

[@tammyhenderson6932]

So sad God bless him

[@nancyknight9294]

Sadly, he doesn't believe in God. He worships an idle.

[@mariarod6998]

I love ❤️ Patrick he’s a great actor

[@jackwillis6867]

Linda purl is a beauty.

[@sandrabeach7407]

Love him, such a gentle soul 😍

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Sandra.

[@vanessaford7406]

May God continue to bless him in the name of Jesus..Amen,,

[@nancyknight9294]

He needs to find Jesus and accept Him into his heart. Budda is only an idle and does nothing for you because he's not real.

[@manydogs5]

He follows a dead god. Buddha is dead.

[@ititeiri8840]

Love watching him in every movie or programme he is in he's amazing good looking person

[@cotus2408]

Um - hum 👍 !

[@lorrainebiel4540]

Blessings love and light from South Africa sorry to hear of all your past tragedy!!!!you are one of my favourite actors growing up together with Robert Urich who eqaully suffered tragedy I love your girlfriend and her work too, reason because all your inner light shines through you in all that you do!!!!Thankyou for all the good memories!!!

[@Twinmama143]

Omg I love him. I was too young for Dallas. But I remember him from Step by Step! 🙌💕 Great man and actor!!!💞

[@marcianodemidof7135]

Patrick Duffy🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@temi-twistedzones]

I loved him as the 1st Aquaman, Man from Atlantis. Then in Dallas. He's always been an Awesome humble man. God bless him.

[@lianebarrett1622]

I watched Dallas every Friday night with my mom Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing was my favorite when that show ended I watched Patrick in step by step then again watching him in newer version of Dallas until that ended. I am glad he found true love again after he lost his wife I like Linda Purl much happiness to them both.

[@asiadenney7030]

Omggggg I didn't know that was his parents.. I remember that

[@susie11]

I love Patrick Duffy! Never knew about his Parents being murdered ! My Mom who passed away a few years ago,loved him too as she was a Buddist too. Gohonzo. I never knew about him and Linda Pearl! Happy they found each other! So maybe there's hope for me too! Love you Patrick Duffy!

[@lindahaggard6416]

Hope is such a beautiful thing! Just live out the "Magic of ordinary days" and let them take you to unimaginable things in your life!! I'm a 71yr young Grandmother who has been divorced 25 years. Last year I fell "head over heels" in love with my exhusband and he with me! Now that we don't have the stress of running our own business, raising children, and financial woes, we simply enjoy the things we loved about each other! Dating is so much fun as we trust each other completely! So Susie, you just never know what is just around the corner!! Bless you as you go after that "magic of your ordinary days"!! 💛💛💛💛

[@susie11]

@@lindahaggard6416 Thank you! I still love my Ex 💗

[@lindahaggard6416]

@@susie11 Wow Susie! That's amazing! My ex found a girlfriend and I bought a Shih Tzu! Years past and he never married the girlfriend! My beloved Tzu, Hooch, passed of old age! Now here we are! We'll never remarry ~ both too set in our ways! Dating is more fun anyway! Is he "the one that got away"? Mine was my high school/college sweetheart. We broke up when we graduated after 9 yrs together. I still love that guy!! Proof you can truly love more than one man in your lifetime! Hope I didn't bore you! I just opened up to you things I've never shared with anyone! God bless you Susie! You dredged up some lovely memories on a Sunday afternoon! ❤❤

[@susie11]

@@lindahaggard6416 We were together 17 years. He changed at 35 especially watching the Bachelor. I think mid life crisis. Also started hanging out with divorced guys going to bars. We were the happy loving couple. I was blindsided. He wanted to come back. Who knows,maybe someday? He'll always have my 💗

[@nilanisiriwardena5019]

SUSIE I READ YOUR COMMENT. I'AM A BUDDHIST TOO. NILANI SIRIWARDENA.

[@barbarahamilton3561]

I wish you Both best life can offer 😀 Barbara Jönsson Hamilton

[@mishong3]

First time I saw him on TV was in 'Man from Atlantis' and he was so cute

[@melaniefortier4735]

He's great actor love him on Dallas

[@dawnblackwell9141]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your parents and especially your wife because I believe y'all had unconditional love ❤. With that said I am so happy for your new love, anyone that can love someone like you did, deserve to have love again, your wife would be so happy for you ❤ congratulations on your new chapter in your new life, God bless you both and your sons.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you.

[@cotus2408]

Linda Purl ! Lucky woman 👍 !

[@lrote4033]

I always liked Patrick Duffy as an actor and thought him very attractive. I also thought Linda Purl was one of the prettiest actresses with eyes that always had a smile. Happy for them to have found unexpected love.

[@joecooper5452]

I just subscribed although I've watched a few videos over the last several months you are very good at the things that you do and one channel is nothing but rest in peace I really like your in-depth videos I just watched the one with Patrick Duffy and I'm a big fan was sorry to see the second part of Dallas decline after Larry hagman's death although it was no surprise and sad to see it go off the air I have been in Duffy fan for so long without giving my age away I liked man from Atlantis I like Daddy was Linda Carter and I do think they had good chemistry in that movie and for a short time he was the Logan sisters father on Bold and the Beautiful before Dallas re-launched I would like to see him revisit that role as Steven Logan if he's not working thanks for listening keep making videos sincerely Joe Cooper PS would you consider doing a rather longer video of Barbara Parkins who played Betty in Peyton Place and in Valley of the Dolls animal is in the too many series is captains and the Kings and testimony of two men by Taylor Caldwell among other TV movies and theater films she was my first crush and all this she's retired I really love her and if you could find anywhere where you could send her fan mail although she is in England this would be appreciated

[@mariafairchild4776]

Such a Handsome man .

[@brandi2883]

Condolences ❤️

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Oh, and another thing … I have in common with Patrick Duffy, his wife was 10 years older than him! My husband is 10 years younger than myself! 😀❤️

[@marilynsarkis2304]

God bless you. Glad you found someone 🥰

[@gaymichaelis7581]

@@marilynsarkis2304 Thank you very much, Marilyn!!! We found each other over 25 years ago! Been married 25 years!!! And may Heavenly Father bless you and your family also!!!!! ❤️🙏😇😍

[@karenfaucett4093]

U are an amazing guy that that has been through a lot of loss and enjoy the happy times now .your wife and parents will always be love and miss but not forgotten

[@kmccarthy3760]

Love and prayers to him he's the best and well love by so many .

[@nancybreshears6456]

Patrick never wallows in his sorrow. He handles death pretty well, but I think his wife's death knocked him back on his heels. I saw him get real skinny. That comes from depression filling up the stomach and one forgets to eat. I saw that with a friend who lost her husband in Iraq. You have to remember to eat. Thank God Patrick recovered and Linda is his new love. I pray she keeps him grounded and happy.

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Nancy.

[@lordcron]

I'm watching "Man From Atlantis" right now! It was so great!

[@patdoe5242]

So sorry for your loss in the past years but hope you happy and enjoying life Patrick and loved you in Dallas as Bobby Ewing

[@reinholdkorner6473]

Miss Ellie ( Barbara Bel Geddes) 😍🤎👍 Bobby ( Patrick Duffy) 👍

[@bebifazal4673]

Bless you i am so sad for your sadness

[@CHESAR328]

So sorry for ur sad loss patrick duffy may they RIP god bless them in heaven

[@cotus2408]

They are in the grave awaiting the resurrection by Jesus Christ ! ( John 6:40 ). Even Jesus was resurrected by God ( Acts 2:24 ) before ascending to heaven ! ( Acts 1:9- 11 ). King David did not go to heaven, but awaits the resurrection. ( Acts 2:29 ). This is true of all in the grave. ( John 5:25 - 29 ).

[@cotus2408]

R.I.P. in heaven 😳 ? No, it is S.U.R. ( Sleep Until Resurrected ) ! Remember, Jesus said Lazarus was “ sleeping “. ( John 11:11 ). Also John 11:23, 25, 26, *43, 44 . Oh what did Jesus say ? ! ( John 3:13 )

[@egisantoso949]

Amazing man and a star. 🙏🏼

[@chandsomanah9740]

I slways watched Dallas . Love it 😀 Patric has changed a lot now

[@yoliswa6309]

Such a loving gentle soul

[@angelsmagick]

I remember when his parents were killed, it was sent in the news worldwide.

[@softlink6729]

I like him he's v cute n a good actor esp in Dallas

[@moemcgovern7345]

I was a very strong Dallas fan. We had Oscar winning quality actors and story lines. Just an excellent show. I want to Thank Dallas, for making my Wedding even more exciting, by having The Who Shot JR, the night before my Wedding. I should have had a charm on my Garter, with that phrase “Who Shot J R. on it. All of guests watched in our new apartment. My husband and I will never forget.

[@leontinemafuta1710]

Love him.great actor and one can tell he has a heart of gold..

[@bobbiewallace4008]

Poor Patrick. I know the feeling. Not murder but loss of people. I hate loosers who won't work and kill and steal. Sickening

[@davechris2095]

Hello 👋 Bobbie.

[@jamakiaheckert1869]

Life goes on. Be bless

[@jaybobred6552]

A great actor. Ive enjoyed watching Dallas. I still occasionally watch Step by step. I pray he realizes he needs a relationship with Jesus. Suprised to learn hes buddhist.

[@judithscobee8102]

He’s a happy Buddhist practitioner, chants daily!

[@jaybobred6552]

@@judithscobee8102 John 3:16 God loves the world so much He gave His only son , so everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.. I pray eyes be opened to this truth. Pursue Jesus for true fullfillment. God is love.

[@judithscobee8102]

@@jaybobred6552 become Enlightened by studying The Lotus Sutra and chant: Nam Myho Renge Kyo!

[@jaybobred6552]

@@judithscobee8102No thanks. I'm already enlightened with The Truth. I pray to the Almighty God who created everything and is beyond awesome. No chants from me.

[@judithscobee8102]

@@jaybobred6552 you have NO Clue about Buddha, Buddhism, the Lotus Sutra, nor how Patrick Duffy, Tina Turner, John Aston, etc., practice their religion and philosophical beliefs and teachings! It brings much happiness and joy and helps to overcome obstacles in life!

[@miriampagan5214]

How ironic. I've been watching DALLAS since last month. I watched it back in the 80's but when you're in your early 20's there are better things to do with your life. I do remember when his parents got shot and it really saddened & shocked me.

[@johnschaffner2660]

The Tragedy of Percy Bysshe is just Heartbreaking

[@catman8670]

I’m very sorry 🙏🏻