It was her fourth husband who first shared news of her illness more than a year ago. Since then, he has spoken openly about the emotional toll of watching the woman he loves slowly fade. For Scott Brand, witnessing the gradual loss of his wife has been nothing short of “painful.” Scott, the devoted husband of iconic soap actress Julie Goodyear, stepped away from his career to care for her full-time as she navigates the challenges of dementia.

Not long ago, he posted a photo of his beloved wife — a moment that quickly sparked a wave of mixed reactions across social media.