The Golden Bachelorette’s Joan Vassos lost her late husband in 2021, and she recently revealed that she had to restart some of her credit relationships from scratch. Joan, who recently celebrated her 62nd birthday, was married to John Vassos for 32 years before he passed away in 2021. They had four children together, and Joan had always expected to grow old with John. Sadly, as Joan would discover, life doesn’t always go as planned.
After John passed away in 2021, Joanhad to pull herself up off the ground and start her life again. After appearing as a contestant onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1, Joan was cast asThe Golden Bachelorette. She spent the season dating24 very eligibleGoldenmen, including Chock Chapple, a 60-year-old insurance executive. Now, Joan is engaged to Chock, but she remembers being newly widowed and having to restart her credit card relationships.
Joan Left A Huge Hole In Joan’s Life
His Children Adore Him Too
DuringThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan often spoke of her late husband, John. She’d made it clear that she would continue to honor him forever. His loss left a huge hole in her family, especially for his adoring children. Joan’schildren were concerned that Chock would try to replace their father, but he assured them that he had no intention of doing so.
Joan Was In Denial About John’s Death
His Final Gift Explained
DuringThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan confessed thatshe had been in denial about his cancer diagnosis, which she always believed he’d beat. While he was sick, he sat Joan down and made her promise that she wouldn’t spend the rest of her life mourning him. He wanted her to find love again. It was thegreatest gift John could have given Joanbecause it gave her permission to find Chock.
A Widow’s Life Is Full Of Unfair Moments
Joanrecently posted an Instagram story about how her credit card company responded toJohn’s tragic 2021 death. According to Joan, after many decades of a good relationship, American Express closed her joint account, took away all the miles earned, and made her start from the bottom credit tier again.The Golden Bachelorettecouldn’t believe they were treating her that way after such a long-term relationship, but life as a widower is full of injustices.
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