‘RHONY’ Alum Dorinda Medley Dedicates Emotional Tribute to Late Husband on 70th Birthday
Dorinda Medley is one of the most beloved stars of The Real Housewives of New York City. Although the star is not part of the cast anymore, fans continue to see her life journey on social media. On Sunday, October 3, Medley commemorated what would’ve been her late husband’s 70th birthday. Richard Medley died 10 years ago and Dorinda is making sure to keep his memory alive.
Dr. Richard Medley remembered
Dorinda took to Instagram to remember her late husband, Dr. Richard Medley. The former RHONY star shared photos of the day she married him and the good times they had together before his death. Dorinda also had some touching words that showed how beloved Richard was and still is in her life.
“Today Dr. Richard Medley would be 70 years young. He has been gone from us for 10 years and there is rarely a day that passes that I don’t think of him,” Dorinda wrote. “Grief and loss start off so overwhelming and then as time passes, it’s not that you ‘get over it’ as people say, you just grow bigger around it. It’s always there, waiting to remind you.”
Dorinda continued her emotional post saying she missed waking up to her husband as well as “having breakfast together” and the “long walks talking through life.”
“I miss our family dynamic and all the joy and laughter we experienced,” she continued. “I miss my best friend, I just miss you. To love me is to love those I love and cherish. Happy Birthday. I LOVE YOU.”
‘Real Housewives’ across franchises react to Dorinda Medley’s post
After reading the touching tribute, it wasn’t long before people started reacting to the emotional words expressed by Dorinda. The love and support came in droves in the comments and many stars across The Real Housewives franchises shared their thoughts.
Stephanie Hollman of The Real Housewives of Dallas: “Happy heavenly birthday Richard. Surrounding you with love today my friend.”
Jill Zarin, formerly of RHONY: “The world is not the same without Richard Medley in it. Thinking of you…”
Margaret Josephs of The Real Housewives of New Jersey: “What a beautiful sentiment on Richards birthday. Wishing him a Happy birthday in Heaven and sending you much love.”
Tamra Judge, former star of The Real Housewives of Orange County: “Happy birthday Dr. Medley, sending big hugs to you @dorindamedley.”
LeeAnne Locken, former star of RHOD: “Sending you so much love and wishing Richard the most angelic birthday.”
What is Dorinda Medley up to?
After Dorinda’s exit from RHONY, she has kept a low profile on reality TV. She made a cameo on Bethenny Frankel’s The Big Shot on HBO Max. Andy Cohen famously said that Dorinda was taking a pause from the show and would eventually want her to return to the franchise when she was ready.
Although it has not been confirmed that she would return to RHONY, she will be opening the doors to her Berkshires residence to former Real Housewives stars. Dorinda is reportedly starring in the second season of a Peacock show tentatively called Ultimate Girls Trip. The reality star will be welcoming former stars of the franchises in an epic trip that will surely bring a lot of drama.
