Bonnie Bartlett Shares Secret of 71 Years of Love with William Daniels – Their Life Changed after Hard Funeral

• Bonnie Bartlett enjoyed 71 years of marriage with William Daniels after the tragic loss of their child.
• The couple had to fight to maintain their relationship.
• William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett are now entirely focused on their clever grandchildren.

Bonnie Bartlett, famous for her extensive acting career, has been happily married for 71 years. The actress met her longtime husband, William Daniels, when they were both attending Northwestern University. Daniels opened up about their experience at Northwestern, saying it was busy but thrilling.

Bartlett and Daniels were both part of the theater department, which consumed most of their time. Daniels recalled how many hours they spent rehearsing plays, building decor for the stage, and learning techniques meant to improve their performances. Despite the long hours, the actor looked back at his days in the theater troupe with glee.

The two got to know each other while they attended university and soon found they had an excellent rapport. Bartlett and Daniels dated for a while and eventually tied the knot on June 30, 1951. Although the two adore each other and have been married for over seven decades, they admitted they'd had their share of problems.

At the little girl's funeral, Daniels proposed that they move into a comfortable Los Angeles home "for the summer."

Bartlett spoke out about her marital issues over the years, saying she and her husband have had to work hard to remain together. The actress looked back over the course of their marriage, reflecting on how she and Daniels have both hurt the other at times. Luckily, she added, they have managed to see past the pain.

The couple worked on their marriage for years, finally shaping it into what they have today. The actors adopted two boys, Michael Daniels and Robert Daniels. Both boys have started families of their own, making Bartlett and her husband two proud grandparents.

How Did Their Life Change after the Funeral?

With their marriage encroaching on 72 years, numerous things have influenced Bartlett and Daniels' union. Bartlett lost her niece just before they moved to Hollywood, and the loss took a toll on their bond. While Bartlett was grieving the loss of the niece she loved like a daughter, Daniels was thinking of moving.

The couple also has a joint workout plan to keep them healthy.

At the little girl's funeral, Daniels proposed that they move into a comfortable Los Angeles home "for the summer." Bartlett was skeptical at first, preferring to raise their young boys in New York. That soon changed when they tried the house out for a month, and Daniels' agent started to find the actress heaps of jobs.

When Bartlett saw how much work was waiting for her in Los Angeles, she decided that she would stay in Los Angeles, and after a while, the doubts she had about her marriage slowly started to fade. She admitted that Daniels had been angry and frustrated that he couldn't find as much work as her, which soured the marriage.

At the time, she was waltzing into casting offices and getting jobs left and right. Daniels, on the other hand, wasn't nearly as popular. His wife opened up about how their marriage almost fell through, saying, "At one point, yes, I did think I should be married to somebody else."

Daniels was drinking exorbitantly at the time, leaving his wife to wonder whether he would come home at times. Luckily he always did. Settling down in Los Angeles helped them reconnect and build a stable environment. The two started to communicate better, and Bartlett left her doubts behind her.

Over the years, Bartlett has realized that getting along well is crucial to any relationship. She and her husband revealed the attributes that kept them together, which include their shared sense of humor and a mutual respect that they've cultivated throughout their time together.

After 90 Years They Have Joint Workouts & Give Money to Grandkids

After a number of ups and downs in their married life, the two have come to know each other better than many of their peers. They have been spending their days mostly with family in recent years, and neither is working anymore. The couple also has a joint workout plan to keep them healthy.

Daniels opened up about his life as a retiree.

Daniels shared a series of posts of him and his wife breaking a sweat together. While Daniels peddled away on an exercise cycle, Bartlett went for a jog on a treadmill they keep in their home. Daniels captioned the image, "Workout Wednesday! Every week my wife, Bonnie and I hit our little gym. She's faster than me."

In a video clip he shared with his fans, Daniels did sit-ups while his wife recorded and kept count. He wrote alongside the video, "if at first you don't succeed, roll, roll again. Happy Monday, youngins!" Fans showed an incredible reaction to his posts, encouraging him to keep working out with his wife.

One fan applauded his efforts, writing, "Pure inspiration." Another fan admired the actor's effort with the words, "look at this powerhouse. LOOK AT HIM." Other fans commented on how nice it was to see the happy couple living their life together. One fan gushed, "OMGGG SO MUCH LOVE."

Besides keeping themselves healthy, the pair also spend their retirement days connecting with their growing family. Bartlett and Daniels are the proud grandparents of several young additions to the family. Daniels often posts pictures of him, his children, and his grandchildren when they all get together for a family affair.

In January 2020, the actor and his wife entertained their offspring, bringing everyone together from the East and West Coasts. The "Two for the Road" star shared an image of them all congregated on the front steps of a house. Another batch of snapshots showed the family gathered in a backyard and before a meal.

Daniels opened up about his life as a retiree. The actor admitted that although he had an exciting life when he was younger, he much prefers the stability and security he now has. He and Bartlett want for nothing, and he mentioned, "We use [our money] to help educate our grandchildren."

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