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Scott Eastwood reveals how dad Clint, 95, is doing after tragic death of his longtime girlfriend: 'He's a survivor'
Clint Eastwood just hit a major milestone, turning 95 on May 31.
It's been nearly a year since the Oscar winner's partner of a decade, Christina Sandera, died of a heart attack at age 61.
The Million Dollar Baby star's son Scott, 39, gave an update on his dad, saying he was 'doing good' adding that, 'he's a survivor, a trouper.'
Scott added that the Gran Torino actor is not one to express deep emotions or complain.
'He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle,' Scott told People.
In an interview with Austrian magazine Kurier before his birthday, Clint said that at his age, he is in good physical shape and there's no need to worry about his health 'for a long time yet.'
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It's been nearly a year since the Oscar winner's partner of a decade, Christina Sandera, died of a heart attack at age 61. Seen here September 8, 2016
'There's no reason why a man can't get better with age,' Clint said in the interview published on May 30.
'And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I'm not one of them,' he adamantly said.
Earlier this year, Scott was asked what he had learned about resilience from his father, he said: 'It's in our blood. You don't complain. You don't whine. You just do.'
He added the star 'was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle. There is no room for complaining.'
Scott - whose mom is Jacelyn Reeves - said he would love to work with his 'inspiration' of a father again after small parts in Gran Torino and Invictus.
'Anytime I've ever gotten a chance to work with my father it's been a great experience.'
Sandera's death certificate revealed she was killed by cardiac arrhythmia, which causes the heart's rhythm to become too slow, rapid or irregular, a representative from the Monterey County Health Department confirmed.
Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease was cited as an additional condition that led to her passing.
The Million Dollar Baby star's son Scott, 39, gave an update on his dad, saying he was 'doing good' adding that, 'he's a survivor, a trouper.' Scott seen here on August 27, 2024
It occurs when deposits of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances accumulate in artery walls, causing blood vessels to harden and narrow, which restricts blood flow around the body.
When the plaques rupture they form a blood clot that can block the flow of blood more dramatically, which can result in a heart attack or stroke.
'Christina was a lovely, caring woman,' the Dirty Harry star said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter at the time of her death. 'I will miss her very much.'
A Warner Bros spokesperson told the outlet no further information would be given on Christina's death as Clint wanted to grieve privately.
He and Christina had been together since 2014 after meeting while she was working as a hostess at Clint's Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
They made their red carpet debut at the 2015 Academy Awards and even though they lived a relatively private life, Christina was a regular plus-one with Clint to his red carpet events.
She was also very close to his large family and in 2018 joined three of his eight kids, as well as his granddaughter and first wife Margaret Johnson at the premiere of his film The Muse.
The Million Dollar Baby director is dad Laurie Murray, 70, Kimber Lynn Eastwood, 60, Kyle Eastwood, 56, Alison Eastwood, 52, Scott, Kathryn Eastwood, 36, and Francesca Eastwood, 30, and Morgan Eastwood, 27.
He has always kept his family out of the spotlight and he has a good reason for that.
'There are other people that are involved there and they're vulnerable people,' the Oscar winner told CBS News in 2004.
