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Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
80s TV hunk, 76, looks unrecognizable as he flogs loaves at the supermarket after quitting fame to make bread
The star opened up about finding love again after his wife of 41 years died MAKING DOUGH 80s TV hunk, 76, looks unrecognizable as he flogs loaves at the supermarket after quitting fame to make bread HE was an 80s TV heartthrob much-loved by the tens of millions of viewers who regularly tuned in to watch Dallas. Now 76, the one-time sex symbol has reinvented himself with a very different career, launched alongside his girlfriend Linda Purl. Advertisement 4 This 80s TV star now has a successful bread business with his girlfriend Credit: duffysdough / Instagram 4 They celebrated being stocked in a major retailer Credit: duffysdough / Instagram Patrick Duffy, most famous for playing Dallas's Bobby Ewing over 320 episodes, is the proud CEO of Duffy's Dough and has taken to supermarkets to sell his loaves. A new video on Instagram shows him and Linda celebrating the brand's arrival in Kroger stores. The couple wrote, "From our garage to this. Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting us along this journey, and to @krogerco for helping us reach so many more of you! "We are so pleased to be able to support food scarcity with 100% of our profits one loaf at a time." Advertisement The company also provides DIY dehydrated sourdough starter kits for those who want to make bread at home. Patrick became reacquainted with old pal Linda during the coronavirus pandemic, speaking to one another via Zoom. For their first in-person meeting once restrictions had lifted, Patrick drove 20 hours to see her, determined to see if the spark they shared remotely existed in the flesh. It was Patrick's first and only relationship since the death of his wife Carolyn, with whom he had two sons Padraic and Conor, in 2017. Advertisement Patrick said he truly believes his late wife would be happy he's found himself in a new relationship and enjoying spending time with Linda. Speaking to People last year, he opened up about finding love after a heartbreaking loss. Rarely-seen 90s star, now 48, hasn't aged a day as she reunites with hit sitcom co-stars in Hollywood He said, 'So when [happiness is] offered, think about it, do whatever you do, but don't let it pass you up if it's the right thing. 'I never thought for a minute this would happen again. I never thought I'd feel this way again." Advertisement Linda is also well known in her own right after playing Fonzie's girlfriend Ashley in Happy Days - a hugely successful sitcom which ran from 1974 to 1984. Outside of the Dallas franchise, which he returned to in 2012 for three seasons of the TNT revival, Duffy is recognized for his roles in You Again, Step by Step, and The Bold and the Beautiful. Aware he always wanted to act, he previously said: 'From high school on I wanted to act, that was all I wanted to do. I wasn't employed for years but I have been very fortunate and successful.' 4 Patrick Duffy played Bobby Ewing in Dallas Credit: Getty Advertisement 4 He starred in a staggering 320 episodes Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
80s TV hunk, 76, looks unrecognizable as he flogs loaves at the supermarket after quitting fame to make bread
HE was an 80s TV heartthrob much-loved by the tens of millions of viewers who regularly tuned in to watch Dallas. Advertisement 4 This 80s TV star now has a successful bread business with his girlfriend Credit: duffysdough / Instagram 4 They celebrated being stocked in a major retailer Credit: duffysdough / Instagram Patrick Duffy , most famous for playing Dallas's Bobby Ewing over 320 episodes, is the proud CEO of Duffy's Dough and has taken to supermarkets to sell his loaves. A new video on Instagram shows him and Linda celebrating the brand's arrival in Kroger stores. The couple wrote, " From our garage to this. Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting us along this journey, and to @krogerco for helping us reach so many more of you! " We are so pleased to be able to support food scarcity with 100% of our profits one loaf at a time. " Advertisement The company also provides DIY dehydrated sourdough starter kits for those who want to make bread at home. Patrick became reacquainted with old pal Linda during the coronavirus pandemic , speaking to one another via Zoom. For their first in-person meeting once restrictions had lifted, Patrick drove 20 hours to see her, determined to see if the spark they shared remotely existed in the flesh. It was Patrick's first and only relationship since the death of his wife Carolyn, with whom he had two sons Padraic and Conor, in 2017. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive Patrick said he truly believes his late wife would be happy he's found himself in a new relationship and enjoying spending time with Linda. Speaking to Rarely-seen 90s star, now 48, hasn't aged a day as she reunites with hit sitcom co-stars in Hollywood He said, 'So when [happiness is] offered, think about it, do whatever you do, but don't let it pass you up if it's the right thing. 'I never thought for a minute this would happen again. I never thought I'd feel this way again." Advertisement Linda is also well known in her own right after playing Fonzie's girlfriend Ashley in Happy Days - a hugely successful sitcom which ran from 1974 to 1984. Outside of the Dallas franchise, which he returned to in 2012 for three seasons of the TNT revival, Duffy is recognized for his roles in You Again, Step by Step, and The Bold and the Beautiful. Aware he always wanted to act, he previously said: 'From high school on I wanted to act, that was all I wanted to do. I wasn't employed for years but I have been very fortunate and successful.' 4 Patrick Duffy played Bobby Ewing in Dallas Credit: Getty Advertisement 4 He starred in a staggering 320 episodes Credit: Getty
Irish Independent
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
1980s TV power couple spotted on Aran Islands ferry as iconic stars pose with staff
Today at 04:53 Eighties television royalty have been spotted in Galway this week as they hopped aboard a ferry headed for the Aran Islands. Famous US actors Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl were in the west of Ireland on Tuesday as the pair headed out to Inis Mór via Aran Island Ferries. Patrick, who is best known for his role as Bobby Ewing on iconic TV drama Dallas, and Linda, who gained fame for her part as Fonzie's girlfriend in Happy Days, posed alongside ferry staff who welcomed them onboard. The famous couple, who have been together since 2020, looked delighted to be there despite the grey skies as they beamed alongside staff. Sharing a snap of the moment on social media, starstruck staff captioned the photo, 'Welcome to Inis Mór Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl!' Patrick and Linda's love story began under lockdown over four years ago. Duffy was married to ballet dancer Carlyn Rosser from 1974 until her death in 2017. After Rosser's death, the actor wasn't sure he would find love again — until he reconnected with Purl. Purl and Duffy were casual friends years ago but subsequently lost touch. However, it was the COVID-19 pandemic that brought them back together after being in the same group text chain. Their love blossomed over subsequent video calls. Duffy would read poems to Purl over Zoom and one night he professed his love to the actress as they said their goodbyes. He explained, 'One night, as we were signing off, I said, 'Sleep tight, I love you.' I pushed the off button and went, 'Oh my god. I said the L-word!'' The couple have since collaborated to create their very own sourdough starter company, Duffy's Dough, born out of the same wild Alaskan sourdough starter that's been part of Patrick's family for generations. Patrick, whose grandfather emigrated from Ireland to America in the 1920s, visited Ireland in the summer of 2022 with Linda, to trace his own Irish roots in Kilmovee, Co Mayo. Fittingly, Patrick was born on the global day of Irish celebration on March 17, and throughout his life he has always maintained a deep pride and interest in his Irish heritage. Born in Townsend, Montana, in 1949, the son of tavern owners Marie and Terence Duffy, Patrick got his big break in 'Man From Atlantis' before achieving global success playing Bobby Ewing in the much-loved CBS prime time American soap opera Dallas. In 2023 he had the honour of being the grand marshal at Dublin's St Patrick's Day parade. Speaking at the time, Patrick Duffy said: 'Nothing gives me more pride than being asked to be guest of honour at this year's St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin. 'I can feel my grandfather's joy in my returning to his homeland to represent the Duffys and express our gratitude for all this great country has given us. I feel like I am returning home and want to meet my extended family.'
