Valerie Harper’s Husband Says He Can’t Move Her to Hospice

By Samantha Houstoun |

Jul 24, 2019

Valerie Harper‘s husband Tony Cacciotti has revealed that he has chosen not to send her to hospice care, despite doctors’ recommendations.

The husband of the 79-year-old Mary Tyler Moore Show actress took to Facebook on Tuesday (July 23) to share his thoughts.

“I have been told by doctors to put Val in Hospice care and I can’t [because of our 40 years of shared commitment to each other] and I won’t because of the amazing good deeds she has graced us with while she’s been here on earth,” he wrote.

“We will continue going forward as long as the powers above allow us, I will do my very best in making Val as comfortable as possible,” he continued. “There are two special ANGELS on this planet masquerading as humans who live and work together, that have made it possible to have all of Val’s needs taken care of.”

“For those of you who have been in this position, you will totally understand that ‘it’s hard letting go,'” he added. “So as long as I’m able and capable, I’ll be where I belong right beside her.”

“Many, many thanks for your outpouring of kindness and support,” Tony Cacciotti finished.

Valerie Harper was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009 and brain cancer in 2013.

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