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Candice Bergen’s Husband Marshall Rose Dead at 88 From Complications With Parkinson’s Disease
Actress Candice Bergen’s longtime husband, Marshall Rose, has died. He was 88 years old.
The news was announced in an obituary in The New York Times. Rose “died peacefully at home in the early hours of February 15th, surrounded by loved ones.”
“After many years of extraordinary strength and resilience, he passed from complications with Parkinson’s disease,” the obituary said.
The real estate developer is survived by Bergen, whom he married in 2000, along with his children, Wendi and Andrew, stepdaughter Chloe and his grandchildren, Alexander, Clio, Ell, Milo, Arthur and Alice.
He was born in 1937 in Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, New York. “His dedication to New York City and the people who live there guided his career, philanthropy, and personal life,” the obituary said.
Rose was an “active civic leader, and trusted advisor to non-profit institutions” and he founded The Georgetown Company in 1978.
“Marshall dedicated the second part of his professional life to civic and philanthropic work that shaped the landscape of New York City, including the pro bono development of three charter schools and service on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations,” according to the obituary.
“Marshall’s proudest contribution was his 30 tenure on the board of the New York Public Library including two terms as chairman where he spearheaded the creation of the Science, Industry and Business Library; the renovation of the main reading room in the flagship 42nd street branch; and the revitalization of Bryant Park.”
Rose was a mentor to his friends and colleagues “and he consistently modeled a life worth emulating.”
“His effortless gravitas paired with his quick humor and genuine respect for all individuals made him a gifted and compelling leader. A dedicated father and grandfather, Marshall had high expectations for those around him,” the obituary continued. “As a doting dogfather to his beloved goldendoodle Jerry, he instilled similarly high expectations. His family carries on his legacy of fierce compassion, stubborn persistence, and commitment to cheering on the Knicks. His wisdom, strength, and generosity of spirit will be remembered by the countless people whose lives he touched.”
A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the New York Public Library.
Though she kept details about their marriage mostly private over the years, Bergen once revealed that her marriage was her biggest priority in a rare comment. In April 2015, the Emmy winner opened up about why she was not rushing to take any other creative roles and how her marriage played a big part in the roles she did accept.
“You know, I’m not that ambitious. I’m always grateful when I get offered something that engages me, it’s for the right amount of time, and I don’t have to leave my husband for more than a week or two,” she told Interview Magazine. “That’s really all I ask. This last year, I’ve gotten to do a few really interesting things that intrigued me, and I worked hard. The work is really fun and rewarding when you put the time in.”
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