All My Children’s iconic Daytime Emmy-winning star, Susan Lucci (Ex-Erica Kane) suffered the most heartbreaking loss when her beloved husband of 53 years, Helmut Huber, passed away back last month on March 28th at the age of 84.

Since that time and during her grief, Susan and her family have remained silent and off of social media.  However, in a beautiful, yet simple, Instagram post over the Easter and Passover weekend, Susan posted a touching photo of her with Helmut with the caption “The love of my life.”  The photo captured the essence of Susan and Helmut’s one-of-a-kind relationship.

What followed was a tremendous outpouring of love and support for Susan from friends, former co-stars, daytime colleagues, and fans.  Below are just a few comments to Susan’s post:

Eva LaRue (Ex-Maria, AMC) shared: “The most beautiful love story, better than any TV show could write! I’m so, so sorry for your loss Susan. Sending you so much love and all my prayers for comfort in your heartache.”

Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live, Bravo) wrote: “So sorry for your loss. The two of you were love personified ”

Rosalyn Sanchez  (Ex-Carmen, Devious Maids) expressed: “Thinking of you Susan… so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and light.”

Laura Wright  (Carly, GH) related: “Big love and hugs Susan – I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️”

Melissa Claire Egan  (Chelsea, Y&R and Ex-Annie, AMC) simply put: ❤️❤️❤️

Share your thoughts and love for Susan in the comment section below during this difficult time.

 

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All My Children alum, and co-host of Live with Kelly and Ryan, Kelly Ripa (Ex-Hayley) will now add ‘game show host’ to her resume with the upcoming quiz series, Generation Gap from Jimmy Kimmel and Mark Burnett.

According to Deadline, after nearly three years since it was ordered to series, ABC will finally debuted the show with Ripa as its central face this July.

Generation Gap is executive produced by Kimmel’s Kimmelot production entity, MGM Television, along with Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos’ Milojo productions.

In the game show competition, different groups family members of different generations work together to answer questions about each other’s generations.

The loglines share that “the show will feature pop-culture trivia and challenges such as asking an 8 year old to finish the famous catchphrase, ‘Go ahead. Make my BLANK.”’

Look for Generation Gap to bow following Press Your Luck in the 9 pm ET slot starting July 7th.

So, what do you think of Kelly Ripa’s new game show? Comment below.

Helmut Huber, the beloved husband of All My Children icon, Susan Lucci (Ex-Erica Kane) has died.  Huber passed away on Monday, March 28th at the age of 84 in Long Island, New York.  Lucci and Huber had been together for 52 years.

A spokesperson for Susan Lucci shared on Huber’s death: “Helmut’s passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him. He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. The family kindly asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”

In a statement to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the family shared: “A family man, he was a loyal friend, and loved them deeply. With a roaring sense of humor, larger-than-life personality, and a practical problem-solver, he lived his life to the fullest. Mr. Huber who formerly raced motorcycles in Austria was a first-rate skier, and avid golfer, belonging to the Garden City Golf Club and Westhampton Country Club.”

The backstory of how Helmut and Susan met is simply this: Huber met Lucci in 1969 while they were working at Long Island’s Garden City Hotel. Huber was the hotel’s executive chef, and Lucci had worked there during a summer vacation from college. After just three weeks of dating, the couple married on Sept. 13, 1969.

Huber is survived by a large family including his daughters, Liza Huber (Ex-Gwen, Passions), and another daughter, two sons, a brother, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The family is requesting that In lieu of flowers contributions be made to the American Stroke Association in support of stroke awareness and research.

Michael Fairman TV sends our thoughts, prayers and condolences to Susan and the family, during this heartbreaking and difficult time.  We have seen first-hand the love that Helmut and Susan shared every time they were together throughout the years.

Now, send your well-wishes and condolences to Susan and their family, via the comment section below.