Gary Player is a former South African professional golfer. The 86-year-old had won 24 PGA Tour titles and 118 International championships throughout his entire career. Gary Player and Vivienne Verwey were married for 64 years before he lost her to cancer last year; Vivienne had pancreatic cancer. Player himself posted a letter on Twitter in which he informed his fans about her demise.
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In the letter, Gary added that he was 14 when he met the love of his life. He further added how Vivienne supported him and looked after their children while he was away playing golf. He concluded the letter with an emotional line, “I believe it will also be so when we are finally together again. Until then, I will miss my Viv dearly.”
Statement of Gary Player on the passing of his wife, Vivienne. pic.twitter.com/Qg7pDbYBub
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) August 18, 2021
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Like his last letter to his wife, the golfer misses her every day. But, he does it more now, since it is the first time Gary is celebrating his wedding anniversary without his better half part.
Gary Player wrote an emotional letter to his wife
Nobody can imagine what the golf legend might be feeling on his first wedding anniversary without his wife in 65 years. Expressing his emotions, Gary posted a note on his Twitter. He added a sweet old picture of them together with a note.
Missing my Vivienne a bit extra today on our 65th wedding anniversary. Life isn't the same without her, but I'm so grateful for the 70+ years we shared and the wonderful life we were able to build together. She was the greatest wife and mother to our children. I love you, Viv. pic.twitter.com/YLlf5AaIpM
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) January 19, 2022
Fans and well-wishers filled the comment section with positive messages for him.
May she continue to rest in eternal peace. May she watch over you when necessary and nudge you when she has to. Hugs to you, Gary. #hihothederryo
— Farmer in the Del (@craig_misewicz) January 19, 2022
Sorry for you loss Gary. You gave her a beautiful life because you followed your dreams and she supported and believed in your vision and that spells success. 👍
— Duane (@edwarduane) January 19, 2022
Since it was a sad time for Gary, many took this opportunity to thank him for all the things he had done for the fans.
Always a class act Gary. You took my 5 year old little boy out of the gallery in Grand Rapids Michigan in a Senior event and put him on your lap. Best picture ever in our house. He is 28 years old now. All the Best 👍
— John Fischer (@JohnFis54979424) January 19, 2022
Mr @garyplayer… you’re such a tremendous inspiration in so many ways… physically, professionally, and as a family-man/husband. Thank you and bless you
— Carotid (@Stemiman) January 19, 2022
Some fans prayed for having a love life as pure and as long as Gary and Vivienne had.
What a love story….you were both blessed.
— Andrew P Ganley Jr (@AndGan1967) January 19, 2022
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What a love story Sir. I can only hope to have the same.
— Larry Hicks (@hicks_larry45) January 19, 2022
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Undoubtedly, Gary and Vivienne had a love story for the ages. Although she is not with him right now, she has left over 70 years of memories with Gary to live by. We send Gary our best wishes in these trying times.
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