Amanda Kloots Pushes Back Against Misconceptions About Remarrying After Spouse’s Death

Amanda Kloots is working to dispel a pervasive myth about grief and moving forward: that entering a new romantic relationship means abandoning the memory of a deceased spouse. The television personality, whose husband Broadway performer Nick Cordero died from COVID-19 complications in July 2020, contends that widows and widowers often encounter social stigma when they choose to date again, despite the reality that grief and new love can coexist.

“The heart can hold a lot of love,” Kloots told Fox News Digital. She emphasized that beginning to date does not diminish her enduring love for Cordero or represent a betrayal of his memory. According to Kloots, host of the “Good Grief” podcast, the capacity for multiple forms of love within one heart remains widely misunderstood.

Kloots compared the experience to becoming a parent again, noting that welcoming a new child does not lessen a parent’s bond with existing children. She stressed that new romantic connections create additional space in one’s heart rather than replacing previous affection, and she urged people to recognize this reality when supporting grieving individuals who choose to date.

For those pursuing relationships with widows or widowers, Kloots underscored the importance of understanding from the outset that deceased loved ones remain integral to their lives. She called for compassion and support rather than judgment, noting that dating after loss represents a fundamentally different experience than typical courtship.

Cordero spent 95 days hospitalized before succumbing to COVID-19 at age 41. During his illness, he endured multiple strokes, blood clots, severe infections, and ultimately the amputation of his right leg. Kloots documented his battle publicly, gaining widespread attention as she chronicled a medical crisis that transformed her life.

Six years after his death, Kloots remains committed to preserving Cordero’s legacy, particularly for their son Elvis, who was nine months old when his father died. She believes continuing to speak his name and share his story honors his memory and ensures he remains present in their lives and the broader cultural consciousness.

Beyond maintaining Cordero’s presence, Kloots has reported experiencing spiritual connections to her late husband, describing signs she interprets as his ongoing guidance. She credits this sense of spiritual companionship with sustaining her through her grief journey and informing her current work as a podcast host addressing loss in all its manifestations.

Kloots has carried these insights into her recent television work, including her role on Netflix’s “Let’s Marry Harry,” where she advises reality television personality Harry Jowsey on matters of love and commitment. Her experiences have shaped her perspective on what constitutes healthy relationships and the importance of genuine communication between partners.