Lucien Verdoux-Feldon, the ex-husband of the actress Barbara Feldon was a figure shrouded in mystery. Following their divorce in the late 1960s, his life took a downturn, and he gradually disappeared from the public eye. Unfortunately, almost 3 decades after they parted ways, reports covered that he had passed away.
Even though it’s been over 2 decades since Lucien’s passing, several people are still curious to know about the European photographer and advertising man. This is no surprise considering the fame his ex-wife earned between the mid-60s and 70s for her role as Agent 99 in the sitcom, “Get Smart”.
Barbara Feldon’s Ex-husband Died in 1993
It is reported by many sources that Lucien Feldon has been living a quiet life since his divorce from the “Get Smart” actress, Barbara Feldon. However, we learned that he has long passed away.
Lucien died in 1993, after over 2 decades since his divorce. His death was not widely spread as he retreated from the public eye during that time. As such, the circumstances surrounding his death have remained unknown.
Lucien Verdoux-Feldon Was Married to Barbara Feldon For 9 Years
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The last time any news about Lucien Feldon was heard was sometime in the late 1960s when he was still married to the American actress, Barbara Feldon. The pair reportedly met for the first time outside of Carnegie Hall after her ballet lessons. According to the story, the then-budding actress was waiting for her date when some clean-cut nice-looking man approached her and begged for some money to make a telephone call.
They later settled for coffee and soon began to get along. They also started a relationship and within the same year, Lucien and Barbara exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony that was witnessed by friends and family members.
The couple’s marriage saw Barbara juggle several careers in the industry and also earn fame as a fashion model during the Mod era. However, their marriage lasted only nine years before they decided to part ways in 1967. According to salon.com, their divorce has been linked to Lucien’s pretentious lifestyle. The actress discovered he wasn’t who he claimed to be.
A few months after their divorce, Lucien’s career began to decline and he slowly faded away from the spotlight.
For Barbara Feldon, life after her marriage to Lucien took a different turn. In an interview, she mentioned that she had been in relationships for most of her life, including a long-term relationship with the “Get Smart” producer Burt Nodella but their relationship ended in 1979.
However, after these relationships ended, she found herself single and assumed she would eventually find another partner. But as time went on, she realized that she could be happy living alone. She wrote a book in 2003, titled “Living Alone and Loving It: A Guide to Relishing the Solo Life” to share her techniques for living alone happily and addressed the expectations that often pressure individuals to be in relationships.
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Barbara Feldon’s Ex-husband was Raised in Belgium
Lucien Felson was born to his parents on September 28, 1930. From the records he was raised in Belgium, the west of Europe. Information on his early life family background and education has not been established which leaves a large part of his personal life out of the public.
Nonetheless from our findings, we gathered that the Belgian-born moved to the United States to find better opportunities and would later settle there before his death.
Lucien Verdoux-Feldon was a Photographer and Advertising Agent
As earlier hinted, Barbara’s husband was active in the marketing industry as an advertising agent and photographer. It was his passion for the latter that eventually led him to pursue a career in the bustling city of New York in the 1950s.
In addition to his work as a photographer, Lucien also had a keen interest in the arts. This passion led him and Barbara Feldon, his wife at the time, to embark on an art gallery venture together with the money she had won from a game show “The $64,000 Question”. The couple shared a deep love for the arts and wanted to create a space where artists could showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts.
Their art gallery venture was an exciting endeavor that allowed Lucien to further explore his artistic side. Sadly, the art gallery didn’t last for so long. At this point, Lucien’s wife started her career in modeling and also joined advertisements before earning a major role as an actress.
Following the couple’s divorce, it’s unclear whether he continued his career in photography or advertising, or if he pursued other interests altogether.