Tragedy for UK’s richest divorcee as boyfriend dies from stroke just 4 years after £350m breakup

Kirsty Bertarelli, the former Miss UK who became Britains richest divorcee, has been left heartbroken after her partner Marc died from a massive stroke. Bertarelli, 54, secured a 350 million settlement in 2021 when she divorced Swiss-Italian billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli, making her one of the wealthiest women in Britain. In addition to the cash payout, she was awarded a 52 million house on Lake Geneva and an 8 million chalet in the Swiss ski resort of Gstaad. Following her high-profile split, the Staffordshire-born singer-songwriter, who co-wrote the All Saints hit Black Coffee, found love again with Marc. Their relationship became public in 2023 at a joint birthday celebration in Sardinia, where she performed for him in what guests described as a true romance, with many moved to tears. The couple, often seen together on social media, appeared deeply devoted to one another. Earlier this month, Bertarelli revealed on Instagram that Marc had passed away after suffering a stroke. In a heartfelt tribute, she posted a song written in his memory, describing him as her beautiful soul connection. She wrote: Dearest Marc I loved you more than words can say and I still love you and always will Youre a total Angel that stays forever in my heart gives me so much pain but the love you gave me is worth every single moment of heartbreak. She added that Marc gave her strength and kindness during a time when she needed it most, writing: Sometimes in life youre given a second chance. Dont let go, just be strong. Love knows no bounds when its pure and sweet stable as the ground beneath your feet. Thank you babe. Bertarelli, who won the Miss UK crown in 1988 and placed second runner-up at Miss World that same year, had been married to Ernesto for over two decades. The pair were once jointly ranked 14th on the Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated fortune of 9.2 billion. Their marriage saw her gifted a 100 million superyacht for her 40th birthday.  Her split from Ernesto was described as amicable, with the record settlement making headlines as one of the largest in British history, just shy of Queen Elizabeth IIs estimated personal fortune at the time. She was represented by Baroness Fiona Shackleton, the high-profile lawyer who also acted in the divorces of Prince Charles and Sir Paul McCartney. Marcs death has brought an unexpected wave of grief for Bertarelli, who only recently appeared to have rebuilt her life after her divorce. Friends said the couples bond was genuine and deep, while her tributes suggest she remains profoundly affected by his passing.The post Tragedy for UKs richest divorcee as boyfriend dies from stroke just 4 years after 350m breakup appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.