The legendary singer of the 1950s, Pat Boone, lost the love of his life. His wife, Shirley, passed away on Friday.

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RIP, dear Shirley!

The beloved wife of Pat Boone, a music icon of the 1950s, passed away on Friday, January 11, at the age of 84. Shirley suffered from vasculitis, a disease she was diagnosed with a year ago.

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Pat is devastated by the loss of his soulmate. In a heartbreaking interview with People, the singer said:

Legendary Singer Pat Boone’s Wife Shirley (of 65 years) Dies At 84 Of Congestive Heart Failure; Daughters include Debbie Boone https://t.co/4Fv4HgBZ0t pic.twitter.com/jaAaIEqSdb

— Richard A. Lertzman (@ricklertzman) January 12, 2019

Pat and Shirley were happily married for 65 years. This sounds incredible for a celebrity marriage, doesn’t it? The couple met when Shirley was 16. It was love at first sight, the kind described in romantic movies.

Pat and Shirley supported each other in everything. Once, the singer sweetly called his beloved wife ‘the center of his universe.’ They have four daughters together.

During the last minutes of her life, Shirley was surrounded by the people she loved, above all, her husband and children.

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Fans and friends pay tribute to the late Shirley Boone

A sad farewell to Shirley Boone, wife of Pat Boone, daughter of the late Red Foley, mom to Debby Boone. Shirley was 84. RIP. pic.twitter.com/blmV13stzu

— James L Neibaur (@JimLNeibaur) January 12, 2019

So sorry Pat,but you will be together again one day

— frank sandersen (@frank3700) January 12, 2019

Sad news. I met her years ago and she was very sweet. Keeping Pat and their daughters in my prayers.

— susan carr (@hunter03) January 13, 2019

Condolences to the family!🙏✝️

— R.M.McLeester (@McLeesterRM) January 13, 2019