Bobby Zarin passed away Saturday, January 13 at the age of 71 following a long battle with cancer.
Jill Zarin, now 54 years old, shared a touching slideshow on Instagram to showcase the couple’s many happy years together. “Rest In Peace my love. Words can not express the hole in my heart,” Jill wrote in the caption. “Bobby taught me what true and deep love is. Thank you my love for sharing your life with me.. for raising Allyson as if she was your own, being an amazing father and grandfather and teaching me how to be a better person.”
In July 2017 Jill dedicated all of the proceeds from her famous Annual Luxury Luncheon to the International Thyroid Oncology Group. The event was attended by Real Housewives old and new from franchises all over the world (including The Real Housewives of Toronto‘s Kara Alloway).
Jill and Bobby celebrated their 18th anniversary just weeks ago on January 4, 2018.
Related: Bobby Zarin’s Funeral: Real Housewives Come to Support Jill
Several Real Housewives stars have taken to Twitter to share their condolences and give their love and support to Jill, including her former RHONY costar Bethenny Frankel. Scroll below to read the kind words they’ve shared.
“Here’s to those who wish us well. All the rest can go to hell.” One of Bobby Zarin’s favorites. Another one: “It’s all good,” and Bobby, now it really is… #RIP
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) January 14, 2018
The first housewives producer who found me in the Hamptons just emailed me to tell me that it was Bobby who suggested me to her for RHONY.
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) January 14, 2018
I always enjoyed Bobby Zarin and admired his cool presence and steady hand. My condolences to @Jillzarin and the whole family. #RIP
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 14, 2018
I lost a great friend today #Bobbyzarin I will miss you forever. You were an angel on earth and will be in heaven! No one was more of a gentleman. I love you and don’t worry i will take care of of sister @Jillzarin.
— Patti Stanger (@pattistanger) January 14, 2018
So sorry to hear that @bobbyzarin, my fellow house spouse from the early days of #RHoNY, has lost his battle with cancer. Our thoughts to @JillZarin, Ally and family.
— Simon van Kempen (@SimonvanKempen) January 14, 2018
One of my favorite #BobbyZarin sayings was “One more, that’s it!” Cheers to you sir, a true mensch. #RIPBobby and love to @Jillzarin and family
— Alex McCord (@mccordalex) January 14, 2018
RIP Bobby Zarin. Jill, he was such a sweet, happy, kind and generous man. I love you and we are… https://t.co/avgui6F6I0
— Alexis Bellino (@AlexisBellino) January 14, 2018
I ask all of my followers to please keep Jill and her family in for prayers at this difficult time https://t.co/xrEkA5ANUQ
— Kim ZolciakBiermann (@Kimzolciak) January 14, 2018
