Natascha McElhone Keeps Husband's Memory Alive

Natascha McElhone may have lost her husband Martin Kelly to a heart attack a little over a year ago, but the Californication actress told Red magazine he is still “very alive” in her home. In fact, she believes it’s vital she keeps his memory alive for their three children: eight-year-old Theodore, six-year-old Otis, and eight-month-old Rex.

“We talk about him all the time. There are pictures of him everywhere and his office is still exactly as it was. The boys go in there and raid it – they love the fact that they’re not going to get told off. I’ll often say to the boys, ‘That would really make Daddy laugh’ or ‘He’d be so proud of you,’ but the other day my eldest son was being trying. I said to him, ‘I think Daddy would have a few words to say to you about that.”

Natascha admits that life without her husband of 10 years is tough, but by focusing on “managing the very basic side of life” with her boys, she’s getting by.

“It’s boring, but it’s the logistics of the roof leaking, mail coming through the door, the kids’ homework, lunch boxes and sports kits. It’s up and down and you’re the only person, but I look after myself and I hope I’m doing okay.”

I can’t imagine what it must have been like to lose your husband while pregnant so suddenly. I applaud Natascha for keeping it together for her boys.