Sir Bruce Forsyth’s widow, Wilnelia, has revealed she is toying with the idea of finding love again following his death at age 89 in 2017.
Lady Forsyth, 65, who was married to Bruce for 34 years, admitted she hasn’t thought about seeing someone new because her friends kept her busy.
However, speaking to the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden at the Cauldwell Butterfly Ball, she said: ‘I’ve been thinking it might be time to start dating.
“I haven’t had time to think about dating because I’m so lucky to have so many great friends. I’ve been out to dinner with some friends, but I haven’t really found an admirer.’
Wilnelia, who won Miss World in 1975 for her native Puerto Rico, inherited almost the entire £11.5 million fortune of the Strictly Come Dancing host.
‘I’ve been thinking maybe it’s time to start dating’: Sir Bruce Forsyth’s widow Wilnelia has revealed she’s toying with the idea of finding love again after his death at age 89 in 2017
Love: Lady Forsyth, 65, a former actress, who was married to Bruce for 34 years, admitted she hasn’t thought about seeing someone new because her friends kept her busy
Maybe she’ll find a new suitor on a golf course, as she said it’s her favorite pastime while in Britain: “It’s nice to be back here and play golf.”
Wilnelia and Bruce lived together in Surrey after she was first introduced to him at the 1980 Miss World contest gala in London.
She retired from modeling after marrying Bruce in 1983, but remained the only Puerto Rican to win Miss World until 2016.
Her husband sadly passed away in August 2017, aged 89, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a battle with bronchial pneumonia.
The entertainer is said to have left everything to his wife after the funeral and legal costs to avoid inheritance tax, because if he had left his fortune to anyone else other than charity, 40 per cent tax would have been due on anything over £325,000 .
The former actress and model was free to give away £650,000 without paying any additional tax.
Probate records showed that Bruce, who earned £650,000 per series co-hosting Strictly, also left £100,000 in a trust for his nine grandchildren, who can share the money when they turn 21.
In figures published in March 2017, Spears magazine said Bruce had a net worth of around £17 million.
to date? However, speaking to the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden at the Cauldwell Butterfly Ball, she said: ‘I’ve been thinking maybe it’s time to start dating’ (pictured with Bruce in 2005)
Wilnelia spoke candidly about her husband’s death in a candid interview with The Mail On Sunday in 2018, where she revealed that she still talks to him every day.
She said, “Sometimes it feels like yesterday. I can’t believe it’s been a year. I was in London recently and was rushing, thinking I had to get home. But then I realized, what’s the point?
“I’m trying to be strong for the family, but if I told you it was easy I’d be lying. I miss Bruce every day. He was, in a way, my mentor.
“He had so much knowledge about everything and was such an easy person to talk to. I could talk to him about absolutely anything.
“I talk to him all the time anyway, but I miss sharing all the good news in the world, and the bad.”
Also in 2018, Wilnelia spoke of her joy at marrying the iconic entertainer.
During an appearance on ITV’s This Morning, she passionately admitted: ‘I was so lucky to have been married to him for 34 years. It was a very happy marriage.’
Wilnelia said she’s thankful she was able to make special memories with Bruce before he died.
‘I was so lucky’: Wilnelia spoke candidly about her husband’s death in a candid interview with The Mail On Sunday in 2018, where she revealed she still talks to him every day
“He retired from Strictly and he didn’t manage to do the last show; the Christmas show,” she said.
“He was planning on doing some traveling and moving on and being in showbiz in some way. He wanted to be with his family.’
Bruce had children Debbie, Julie, and Laura from his 20-year marriage to first wife Penny Calvert; Charlotte and Louisa from his second marriage to Anthea Redfern, and Jonathan Joseph ‘JJ’ Forsyth-Johnson from his third marriage to Wilnelia.