he was one of the most popular faces on Polish television. The role of Paździoch in the cult sitcom brought him great recognition and fame. He was fulfilled not only on the screen, but also in his private life. After divorcing his first wife, he experienced a second youth alongside a colleague 26 years younger than him. Although many did not believe in their love, they stayed with each other until the very end. Only death separated them.
When they met, Kotys was a divorcee. The actor’s chosen one was younger than his son
In the early 1980s, Ryszard Kotys had a 20-year marriage with stage designer Barbara Wojtkowska, with whom he had a son, Piotr. After divorcing his first wife, the actor was unable to put his life back together. Everything changed at the theater festival in Opole, where he saw Kamila Sammler on stage. The couple met again at the Teatr im. smoker. During many hours of rehearsals, the 50-year-old actor and a friend who is 26 years younger really sparked and they quickly became a couple.
Contrary to unflattering opinions, they formed a harmonious but informal relationship for a long time. Love was the most important thing for them. – Richard is a very mature man, but always young at heart, younger than many really young – Sammler. In 1987, their son Eryk appeared in the world, and soon they got married. “It seems to me that our relationship is fluid, that is, one is constantly looking for the other,” said the actor.
They were married for almost 40 years. Only death separated them
Over the years, they both developed in the profession and spent their free time away from show business. Kotys valued Sammler for her independence and passion. she realized herself in diving, she also loved to play the piano. – I’m simply addicted to my wife, because only she has a driving license – joked the artist. At the end of their lives, the couple decided to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. They found peace in a small house located in the countryside near Poznań.
Unfortunately, the happiness and family idyll were interrupted by illnesses and then by an unexpected death. The artist struggled with dementia, he also had mobility problems. He also unexpectedly contracted the coronavirus. After being hospitalized for several days, he died on January 27, 2021. Until the last moments of his life, he could count on the support and presence of his beloved wife. They were married for almost 40 years.
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Source: Gazeta
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