Clint Eastwood’s longtime partner, Christina Sandera, has passed away at age 61. Eastwood expressed profound sorrow, stating, “Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.”

Eastwood and Sandera began dating in 2014 after Eastwood’s divorce from Dina Ruiz. Sandera, who met Eastwood while working at his Mission Ranch Hotel, lived with him and was embraced by his family.

The couple often attended public events together, including the Academy Awards and film premieres. Sandera also supported Eastwood through his career milestones.

Sandera had been out of the public eye for years before her death on July 18, 2024, due to a heart attack caused by cardiac arrhythmia and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. “So sorry for Clint’s loss,” wrote one fan on social media, while Eastwood’s daughter Morgan praised Sandera for her devotion.

Her passing highlights the often-hidden risks of heart conditions.