Famed actress Susan Lucci recently paid tribute to her long-time husband,
Helmut Huber, who passed away in 2022. In an interview, Lucci reflected back
on what has been a difficult year for her, having lost her long-time
companion. And while she misses him intensely, she is putting her best foot forward to keep living
her life and honoring his legacy as a father, grandfather, and loving husband. In this video,
we’ll take a look at their relationship, her career, and her recent health scare. Join
Facts Verse, as we present: Susan Lucci Confesses He Was the Love of Her Life.
Susan’s Recent Interview In an appearance on the TV show
“Good Day New York”, Susan Lucci opened up about the challenging year she’s had, having lost her
husband Helmut Huber in 2022. Host Rosanna Scotto talked to Lucci about the difficulty of losing the
person she loved the most. Lucci gave a heartfelt and tear-filled tribute to Helmut, saying it had
been an especially trying time. The interview, which took place in early February of 2023,
happened shortly before Valentine’s Day. Lucci noted that it would be an especially hard year
for her since it was the first one she’d celebrate since Huber’s passing. Scotto pointed out that
Lucci and Huber were incredibly close, having not only been in love and married for 53 years, but
also having worked together professionally during that time as well. Lucci agreed, saying that she
was incredibly lucky to have found her perfect partner. Scotto then brought up the topic of
whether or not Susan was looking to potentially start dating again, to which Susan replied that
she was definitely not ready yet. She didn’t judge anyone who was able to move on after the death
of their spouse, pointing out that everyone’s journey is different. But she said that, for her,
she’s still in a state where she’s simply missing him. And she even admitted that people in her
life – even fans and strangers – have already begun trying to set her up with someone new.
But she said that she wasn’t anywhere close to being able to think about starting a life with a
new person. She referred to Helmut as the love of her life, wiping tears from her eyes as she spoke
elegantly about her late husband. She talked about some of the things she loved most about Huber,
including the fact that he was a larger than life personality, who was not only a great caregiver,
but who was also intelligent and brought humor to their life. She referred to him as “"very
take-charge in a good way." She also smiled as she mentioned his lovely accent and his good looks.
Helmut and Susan Helmut hailed from Innsbruck,
Austria, and was born in 1937 there. He had a talent and passion for the culinary world and
began his career down that path. He started out as an 18-year-old apprentice at the Hotel Maria
Theresia, before moving on to L’Ecole Hoteliere, located in Lausanne, Switzerland. After a brief
stint pursuing his career in Canada, he moved to the US at age 21. Settling in New York City,
he quickly ascended the ranks at the Knott Hotel Corporation, running the entire Food
and Beverage department for the company by his late 20s. This was a prestigious position,
as the Knott Hotel Corporation provided food for esteemed entities such as the Pentagon and
the UN. Eventually, he decided to leave that position and moved to Long Island. He became
the executive chef at a hotel there, the Garden City Hotel. This was a fortuitous move for him,
despite the risks of leaving such a prominent job with Knott Hotel Corporation. That’s because it
allowed him to meet Susan, who was working there during the summer while she was in
college. The two immediately fell in love and got married after dating for less than a month. Their
wedding date was September 13th, 1969. As Susan’s career began to flourish,
Huber agreed to let his culinary career go to the back burner and devote himself to helping
Susan. He became her manager and eventually was the CEO of her business entities: SL Enterprises
and Pine Valley Productions. The two enjoyed a happy marriage and business relationship for
the next decades, as Lucci’s carer thrived. They started a family, having two children together,
Andreas and Liza. Huber passed away on March 28th, 2022. While the family didn’t release
the cause of his death, they said that he died peacefully. They also asked for people to donate
to the American Stroke Association, so perhaps Huber suffered a stroke and passed away from that.
Susan’s Recent Health Scare In October of 2018, Susan started
feeling a lot of pressure in her chest. She later likened it to an elephant sitting on her. She had
pain in her rib cage too, which she tried to look past. She admitted that at the time she
felt that there was no way she could be having any heard issues. This was especially due to the fact
that she ate a Mediterranean diet, and exercised regularly. She also admitted that she felt she
was too busy to take the time to look into the issues, much less bother a cardiologist with an
appointment. She assumed it would go away. She noted that many women have this attitude. They
take care of everyone in their life, including children and loved ones, but neglect their own
well being. But it turned out that it was a serious issue for Lucci. The primary artery
to her heart had a 90% blockage. This means she was incredibly close to having a major heart
attack. She ended up getting emergency surgery to place a stent into her heart. The condition was
inherited from her father’s side of the family, and had little to do with her healthy lifestyle.
Lucci assumed that this episode would be behind her, and she could get back to living her normal
life. However, things took a turn for the worse in 2023. She admitted that during the pandemic she
had been eating a lot of ‘comfort food’ and was perhaps living in a slightly less healthy manner
than before. Suddenly she began having chest pain again, as well as some jaw pain. Amazingly, she
felt herself slide right back into her previous state of being unwilling to call her doctor. She
assumed she was fine, and that her heart problems had been fixed. She even surprised herself,
saying, "after telling women for three years to not be afraid to call the doctor and to put
themselves on their to-do list, I reverted back to all those things." Fortunately, she eventually
put her health first and got checked out. And once again she had a major block in an artery.
This time it was 80%, and it was primarily due to cholesterol. To remedy this, doctors
inserted a second stent into her heart. Lucci is recovering from the procedure,
which went well. She admitted to being a little embarrassed about the fact that she advocated
for people looking into their own heart and health problems, and not being afraid to get checked out,
while actively not following her own advice. But ultimately she decided to talk publicly about it,
in the hopes that her story will continue to show the importance of regular health checkups,
as well as getting looked at whenever there are signs of health issues.
Susan’s Career Highlights Susan Lucci's career is marked by numerous
notable highlights, earning her a well-deserved place in the annals of television history. Lucci's
breakthrough role came in 1970 when she was cast as Erica Kane on the soap opera "All My
Children." She portrayed the iconic character for over four decades, making Erica Kane one of
the most recognizable and enduring characters in soap opera history. Lucci's portrayal of
the complex, conniving, and charismatic Erica Kane garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fan
following. Lucci's persistent nomination streak for the Daytime Emmy Award without a win became
a much-discussed topic in the entertainment industry. However, in 1999, after being
nominated 18 times, Lucci finally won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Her
emotional acceptance speech and the standing ovation she received from her peers made the
moment one of the most memorable in award show history. Lucci made numerous appearances on other
popular television shows. She guest-starred on series like "Dallas," "Fantasy Island," and "Army
Wives." Lucci also showcased her versatility by taking on film roles, including "Young Doctors in
Love" and "Joy." Lucci's talent extended beyond the small and big screens. She demonstrated her
stage prowess through performances on Broadway and in regional theater productions. Notable theater
credits include "Annie Get Your Gun," "The Beauty Queen of Leenane," and "An Unexpected Life."
Lucci also ventured into television hosting, displaying her charisma and poise. She hosted
programs like "E! Celebrity Homes" and "Susan Lucci's Deadly Affairs," Then she proved her
versatility by successfully transitioning from daytime television to primetime. She starred in
the hit primetime drama series "Devious Maids," created by Marc Cherry, the mastermind behind
"Desperate Housewives." Lucci's portrayal of the wealthy and demanding Genevieve Delatour
showcased her talent in a different genre. Lucci's contributions to the television industry have been
widely recognized. Apart from her Daytime Emmy win, she has received numerous awards and honors,
including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lucci has also been named one
of VH1's "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons" and one of Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People."
Now it’s time to hear from you. Did you know about Susan’s long-time husband,
Helmut, and his passing? Did you know Susan had undergone two recent heart surgeries? Let
us know in the comments section below!