PAT Robertson made a name for himself over the years as a political commentator and former Republican presidential candidate.
Pat married Adelia 'Dede' Robertson in 1954 - and the pair were together until Dede's death on April 20, 2022.
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Who was Dede Robertson?
Born December 3, 1927, Dede was known as a nurse and author and was also one of the founding members of the Christian Broadcasting Network alongside Pat Robertson.
Over the years, Dede also represented the United States on the Inter-American Commission of Women and served on the board of Regent University.
Prior to her career, the Ohio native earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State and a master's in nursing from Yale, which is also where she met her future husband.
Despite a high-profile relationship, Dede kept her personal life out of the media, as little information is available on what she did when she wasn't working.
What was Dede Robertson's cause of death?
Dede's death was first announced by the Christian Broadcasting Network and confirmed by her family.
"Dede Robertson was a woman of great faith, a champion of the Gospel, and a remarkable servant of Christ who has left an indelible print on all that she set her hand to during her extraordinary life," Pat said in a statement.
Her son, Tim Robertson, added: "I think the thing that's been wonderful for all of us children to see was the extraordinary growth in my parents… as they got older, it seems like they were getting closer together… there was a sweetness and a gentleness in both of them. That was a great example for us kids to see."
A cause of death was not released.
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How many children did Pat and Dede have?
During the course of their 68-year marriage, the couple welcomed four children together.
Their children include sons Gordon and Tim, and daughters Elizabeth and Anne.
Gordon went on to follow in his father's footsteps and became the CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network and the host of The 700 Club, a show that was started by his father.
Tim also joined the family business and became the chief executive of International Family Entertainment Inc.
As for the couple's daughters, they tend to stay out of the spotlight.
