The Newharts were married for 60 years.
Ginnie Newhart, wife of comedianBob Newhartfor 60 years, has died.
Publicist Jerry Digney confirmed the news that Ginnie Newhart died at home on April 23 following a long illness.
Bob and Ginnie Newhart.Theo Wargo/WireImage
This suggested that the events ofNewhartwere perhaps entirely a dream.
Ginnie and Bob were set up by fellow comedian, Buddy Hackett (The Music Man).
You’ll meet her and you’ll date and you’ll get married.
Then you’ll have kids and you’ll call one of the kids Buddy.'
Which we did."
They married on Jan. 12, 1963, and they celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary this past January.
It’s over, you know?
I think that sense of humor is very important to the longevity of a marriage."
