Kim Richards’ Devastated After Ex-Husband Loses Battle With Cancer— Will She Relapse?

January 25, 2016 11:15AM

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Kim Richards’ ex-husband Monty Brinson has died after a long battle with lung and brain cancer. She reality TV star is reportedly devastated by the loss.

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Monty ... Happy BD🎈❤️... Star light💫Star bright 🌟 first Star I see Every night ... Always know your in My Heart🌟❤️I love you so much. We have come so far , let's keep it going .I'm right by your side forever! I wish for you happiness ,courage , peace ,laughter ,love , strength and Every you've EVER DREAMED OF!!!! ❤️💫 xxoo me @montybrinson

A post shared by Kim Richards (@kimrichards11) on Nov 22, 2015 at 12:13am PST

Kim and Monty, 58, were married from 1985-88, and had one daughter together, Brooke, who is now 29.

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It's late, reading a lot of emails mostly about how a boy from the south, skinny with a funny accent married my to ex wives. Let's start with Kim, I don't remember the actual date but I was supposed to go with Robin Williams that evening to meet John Belushi at the Roxy. The night he passed away. A sad night for many. But mutual friends had been trying to set us up on a date. Also keep in mind I didn't know who Kim was at the time. Never saw any of her movies. She picked the Palms restaurant cause of her love of lobster. In her mind she would have dinner and that would be it. It was awkward cause I'm shy and we probably spoke about for 10 minutes lol but as we were leaving she asked me if I would like to join her and her mother and friends. So I said okay. Then that night we talked to the early hrs of the morning. From that day on we were together everyday just laughing having fun being spontaneous. So after a month I woke up one morning and decided I wanted to buy a Ferrari and she came along. Just for you to know we have not even kissed at this point. So at the Ferrari Dealership I found the car I wanted. I think she was joking saying wouldn't it be nice if we got two matching Ferrari's and we could ride side beside each other on sunset. Her eyes were sparking. My crazy self started thinking and I'm a spontaneous person decided that would be fun. So I wrote a check and we rode down sunset in matching Ferrari's and the rest is history and she gave me one of the three greatest gifts in life my daughter Brooke. Now Terri, I'm single, this guy was trying to fix me up with every actress, model, ect. But wasn't interested. But I saw a magazine with Terri and Patrick Swayze and asked him if he knew Terri and he said he was good friends. Then I asked if she had a boyfriend, he said she dated a guy for 4 years but they had been broken up for five months. He offered me to fix me up on a date I said no, he offered me her phone number I said no. I just wanted her address. Like I said I like to do things that people will never forget and not be just another guy. So I got her address and it was three days before Valentine's Day. So I went out and made a invitation inviting

A post shared by Monty Brinson (@montybrinson) on Sep 7, 2015 at 12:59am PDT

The former child actress, 51, took care of Monty while he struggled with the disease.

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One day the people that didn't believe in you will tell everyone how they met you. That quote is in honor of @kimrichards11 all I will say at this time besides being best friends, and personally a person who has a great heart is thankful to all her fans and friends for believing in her. Personally I have not seen her but we speak everyday. Do I know everything absolutely. Do I take up for my family and friends absolutely. Do I say it like it is. Absolutely. Is my heart filled with love for everyone absolutely. Without going into detail 90 per-cent of what you read is completely false. But for her fans that have stayed with her through this roller coaster will see her very soon at what she's done best all her life since the age of 4. I'm excited for her. And personally I would like to thank everyone who stood by her through this rough time. Remember everyone in life goes through a rough time one way or another. I always say know the facts before being judgmental #life #love #heart #thankful #blessed #rhobh #friends #family #heart

A post shared by Monty Brinson (@montybrinson) on Aug 17, 2015 at 2:17pm PDT

Kim’s former cast mate Brandi Glanville said of Monty’s condition, "They can't operate on it, so they're going to do some radiation and steroid treatment to try to shrink it.”

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Friday night... Catching up on our favorite shows 😍📺 I love❤️this guy! @montybrinson

A post shared by Kim Richards (@kimrichards11) on Oct 17, 2015 at 12:20am PDT

For the past few months, Kim has been posting sweet messages dedicated to Monty. They even celebrated his birthday.

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Having you here Monty ❤️ is the best gift of all....🙏🏻 I love you so much @montybrinson

A post shared by Kim Richards (@kimrichards11) on Sep 21, 2015 at 5:33pm PDT

Monty was a rock in Kim's life as she battled with alcohol addiction.

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Kim Richards’ ex-husband Monty Brinson has died after a long battle with lung and brain cancer. She reality TV star is reportedly devastated by the loss.

Kim and Monty, 58, were married from 1985-88, and had one daughter together, Brooke, who is now 29.

The former child actress, 51, took care of Monty while he struggled with the disease.

Kim’s former cast mate Brandi Glanville said of Monty’s condition, "They can't operate on it, so they're going to do some radiation and steroid treatment to try to shrink it.”

For the past few months, Kim has been posting sweet messages dedicated to Monty. They even celebrated his birthday.

Monty was a rock in Kim's life as she battled with alcohol addiction.

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