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Amanda Kloots Says Dating After Widowhood Is Not a Betrayal of Lost Love
8/16/2026, 9:30:56 PM
Challenging a Common Misconception
Amanda Kloots, host of the “Good Grief” podcast and television personality, argues that widows and widowers can pursue new romantic relationships without diminishing love for a deceased spouse. Kloots stresses that grief and new love can coexist, and that support from friends and family is essential for those navigating this path.
Nick Cordero’s Illness and Death
Broadway actor Nick Cordero died on July 5, 2020 after a 95-day hospitalization for COVID-19. During that period he suffered mini-strokes, blood clots, septic infections, a tracheostomy, and ultimately the amputation of his right leg. Kloots publicly documented his battle, sharing the family’s experience while caring for their nine-month-old son, Elvis, and later reflecting on how Cordero’s memory continues to shape her life.
Kloots’ Message on Grief and New Relationships
Kloots emphasizes that love is not a finite resource. She likens the heart to a container that can hold multiple forms of affection simultaneously.
- Quote: “The heart can hold a lot of love,” — Amanda Kloots, podcast host.
She also cites her late husband’s own words to illustrate ongoing connection:
- Quote: “If he was still alive, I’d be talking about him all the time. He’s still in my life. I have a son that I’m raising that’s his, and I need to make sure that Elvis knows who his dad was and that the world never forgets him.” — Nick Cordero, Broadway star.
Kloots urges the public to celebrate, remember, and speak the names of lost loved ones while allowing space for new relationships.
Extending the Conversation Through Media
Kloots has turned her personal journey into broader outreach. She launched the “Good Grief with Amanda Kloots” podcast, which explores grief from death, divorce, career loss, and identity shifts. She also serves as a confidante on Netflix’s “Let’s Marry Harry,” advising reality star Harry Jowsey on love and communication.
- — Amanda Kloots, podcast host.
Through these platforms, Kloots seeks to normalize the idea that grieving individuals can honor past love while embracing new connections, challenging the stigma that often surrounds dating after loss.