The Tragic Story Of Caroline McWilliams

[TMC]

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Caroline McWilliams died from cancer

Michael Keaton is rarely a victim of tabloid fodder and has always remained mum about his private dealings. But Keaton was once married to soap star Caroline McWilliams. While few details are known about Keaton and McWilliams' relationship, the two married in 1982 and share one son, Sean Douglas. The pair would later split, as Keaton filed for divorce in 1990 after nearly eight years of marriage.

Sadly, McWilliams died in 2010 after a private battle with multiple myeloma, per Emmys. McWilliams, who made her television debut on "Guiding Light," never remarried after her split from Keaton. Following McWilliams's death, Keaton spoke to Elle and effusively discussed his relationship with his ex-wife, noting that his sister and brother had also both lost ex-spouses before. "She was a remarkable mom," Keaton told the magazine. "Sean is the great guy he is because of her — we've always been tight, but now the bond's even tighter. We're the family now."

Caroline McWilliams was an established actor in her own right

Caroline McWilliams was a seasoned actor who studied drama at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, according to her obituary. McWilliams would go on to appear in several television and film productions from 1967 to 2003. McWilliams was primarily known for her role as Marcy Hill on "Benson," which aired from 1979 to 1981. McWilliams also starred as Sally in the series "Soap," as a reoccurring cast member from 1978 to 1979.

In addition to her career as an actor, McWilliams directed several productions of her own. According to Tulsa Word, McWilliams's directed three stage plays: "Divorcons (Let's Get Divorced)," "You Haven't Changed a Bit and Other Lies," and "The Smoke and Ice Follies." McWilliam's sister, Kelly-Jo Dvareckas, spoke of McWilliams's love for her craft, revealing that the actor "really hit her stride when she started to direct."

While McWilliams and Keaton never rekindled their relationship, it appears their son Sean Douglas may have picked up a few things from his creative parents. Douglas, who remained in Keaton's care following his mother's death, is now an accomplished songwriter and has written hits for artists like Jason Derulo and Thomas Rhett.

[PracTz]

Originally Posted by TMC

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Nice to hear someone praising one's ex (and co-parent) so highly when so many other dis them- even after they're no longer in this world! I've never forgotten how Mr. Keaton sang the praises of his hardworking, struggling parents raising a large family during his Golden Globe speech in 2015- and capped it off by praising to the hillt his 'best friend' who he revealed is his son Sean! I'd like to think that the late Miss McWilliams would have been proud of BOTH of them at that time!

[TMC]

Originally Posted by PracTz

Nice to hear someone praising one's ex (and co-parent) so highly when so many other dis them- even after they're no longer in this world! I've never forgotten how Mr. Keaton sang the praises of his hardworking, struggling parents raising a large family during his Golden Globe speech in 2015- and capped it off by praising to the hillt his 'best friend' who he revealed is his son Sean! I'd like to think that the late Miss McWilliams would have been proud of BOTH of them at that time!

I wonder why Caroline and Michael split up. I find it awfully interesting that their divorce coincided or occurred around the same time that Michael Keaton landed the Batman gig, which obviously redefined his career.

For some reason I'm kind of shocked to learn that Michael Keaton was married (let alone to Marcy from Benson) once upon a time, because he somehow strikes me as one of those celebrities who doesn't like to delve too much into his romantic life to the public. I know that he dated Courteney Cox (pre-Friends) back in the day.

[Steinberg]

The marriage broke down after embarrassing revelations of an affair with porn star Serina Robinson hit the tabloids

https://www.independent.ie/entertain...-30684122.html

The same woman under the name Rachel Ryan married Richard Mulligan April 27, 1992-Richard who played Burt in Soap.

The odd thing is Caroline played Sally (Burts Secretary) who made the unseen naughty film in soap.
Strange twist of fate.

[JR1]

Nicki Swift articles don't seem to delve too deep into subjects; this is more of a rehashing pf things already out there.

Wish Caroline would have stayed on Benson; for me, the show lost something after she left.

[Steinberg]

Caroline always struck me as being a very thoughtful and intelligent woman compared to a lot of actresses.

She also had a lot of sparkle if that makes sense.
Someone you can watch.

Michael despite dating others never remarried,neither did Caroline.

Side note:If you look up on the internet her eye colour is stated as brown ,when in fact they are blue.