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Kim Richards’ Devastated After Ex-Husband Loses Battle With Cancer— Will She Relapse?
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Jan. 25 2016, Published 2:15 p.m. ET
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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.
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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.