90 Day Fiancé star Andrei Castravet shared an emotional tribute to spouse Elizabeth Castravet’s father following his dying.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, November 25, to honor his father-in-law, Andrei, 39, described the video as a “powerful one to make” earlier than calling Chuck Potthast “a person who meant rather a lot” to the couple’s household.
“It’s been extremely, extremely powerful for us,” Andrei informed followers within the clip, which was filmed inside his automotive. “I do know there’s been drama, tensions and story strains over time however what folks noticed on TV is only a tiny portion of our actual relationship. What I can say is Chuck genuinely cherished filming. He cherished the power, he cherished the joy, he actually did. The connection of all of us … he cherished folks typically.”
Chuck’s dying was revealed by Elizabeth and Andrei in a joint Instagram submit shared on Sunday, November 23. The submit said that Chuck, who appeared on the TLC actuality collection for the reason that household’s debut in season 5, died “two weeks in the past.”
All through the household’s portrayal on the present, Andrei was typically seen to be at odds with Chuck. Andrei stated throughout his tribute that regardless of the pair’s televised variations, they shared a detailed bond.
“A few of my finest reminiscences are simply off-camera once we’re laughing and speaking and joking about how we’re combating on TV, whereas we’re, in actual life, getting alongside … identical to finest friends,” he informed followers. “That’s how I’m going to recollect him.”
On the present, Andrei was criticized by Chuck at one stage for being unemployed along with failing to take care of his and Elizabeth’s dwelling, amongst different accusations. Regardless of Andrei becoming a member of Chuck’s property administration enterprise, tensions between Andrei and Chuck’s household simmered for years and in 2021, Andrei was concerned in a bodily altercation along with his brother-in-law Charlie which aired on the present.
Andrei hinted in direction of hassle in his relationship with Chuck inside his tribute, however stated he was not able to reveal any intricacies.
A number of 90 Day Fiancé stars have skilled tragedies and loss since showing on the TLC franchise. Season 7 couple Anny Francisco and Robert Springs introduced in April 2022 that their 7-month-old son, Adriel, had died. (Robert, who has 5 older kids from earlier relationships, and Anny welcomed daughter Brenda two years earlier than.) Thank You! You […]
“I wish to make this clear that each one the rumors and the clicking bait going round proper now are simply lies. In relation to what truly occurred, I’ll discuss it later in a respectful method. For now, I simply wish to honor him,” he informed followers. “There’s much more to say to this … about our actual connection and the reality behind every thing. Relaxation in peace, Chuck.”
Elizabeth and Andrei’s joint announcement relating to Chuck’s dying got here as a shock to followers of the collection. “Tragedy struck our household and it has left us fully shattered. My candy, loving, and caring dad went to heaven. We’re attempting to determine the right way to navigate our lives and transfer ahead with out him,” Elizabeth wrote on the time. “Please respect our privateness throughout this extraordinarily troublesome time.”
The couple initially met on a relationship app earlier than assembly face-to-face in Dublin and marrying in 2017. They’ve since welcomed daughter Eleanor and son Winston in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
