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In 1975, the couple's relationship came to an emotional head after a confrontation revealed their divergent futures. Although they both recognized that parting ways might be for the best, the breakup was exceedingly painful for both parties. Reynolds often found himself reaching for the phone, desperate to call Shore, reflecting on the depth of his feelings for her.
Lives Diverging
Years after their split, Reynolds went on to marry Loni Anderson in 1988, and they had a child together. However, their marriage was short-lived, resulting in divorce in 1994, the same year Shore passed away. Around this time, Reynolds sought to rekindle his romance with Shore, only to discover she had been battling cancer, which was a contributing factor to her reluctance to marry him in the past.