Hallmark’s Brennan Elliott Shares Gratitude for ‘Overwhelming’ Support Amid His Family’s Grief

Longtime Hallmark star Brennan Elliott has been understandably quiet since losing his wife Camilla Row to gastric cancer on March 22, 2025. But on April 8, the “His & Hers” star posted an emotional thank you note on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the countless friends, including many Hallmark stars, and fans who have supported him and his kids during such a difficult time.

Sharing a throwback photo of himself and Row on their first date, Elliott wrote, “I know I have a lot of people to thank for the prayers and kind words since my beautiful wife camilla passed on march 22nd! The love and prayers as well messages have been overwhelming and my kids and I are so appreciative to every one of you!”

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Elliott and Row, a clinical psychologist, were married in September 2011 and shared two children — Liam, 12, and Luna, 10.

In his caption of the old photo he posted, Elliott wrote, “To think this was our first big date going to a hockey game together 20 years or so ago.! To say I miss #cami is an understatement but everyone’s prayers are the wind beneath the kids and my wings and THANKYOU from the bottom of our hearts!!”

Within hours of his post, hundreds of fans and friends had filled the comment section with continued support, including his “All Summer Long” co-star Autumn Reeser, who wrote, “Loving you, sweet Brennan. ❤️‍🩹”

Cindy Busby left a string of emoji — “💖✨🙏✨💖” — and many fans left words of encouragement and comfort, including one who wrote, “Great photo. I have been widowed 10+ years. Hardest thing I have ever gone through. Give yourself grace. One day at a time.”

Someone else commented, “Peace & Comfort to you and your family. It sounds like she was an amazing woman and you have amazing memories that will keep your heart warm. Prayers for peace as you journey through grief. Know you aren’t alone. There are many people that are grieving alongside you and your loved ones.”

Brennan Elliott’s Wife, Camilla Row, Died After 8-Year Battle With Gastric Cancer

Elliott shared his wife’s passing on March 22 via a heartbreaking Instagram post, announcing that she had died early that morning.

“I know my wife @camilla_row would have wanted me to thank every person from all over the world who prayed for her over the last 8 years she suffered immeasurably trying to survive and live with #stage4gastriccancer,” he wrote.

“Our babies and I lost our rock,” he continued, “a person who not only was the love of my life,my soulmate,my best friend and lover but the toughest strongest fearless person I have ever met in my life and the greatest mother to her babies.”

Row underwent treatment for early-stage gastric cancer in 2018, but it returned and spread in 2022, leading to a stage 4 diagnosis. Determined to beat the odds, she researched vigilantly, tried a variety of treatment options and surgeries, and told followers of her private Instagram account on January 30 that she was starting a new cancer treatment trial she called her “Hail Mary miracle treatment.”

“There were a few scary moments,” she wrote of the previous two months as she was in and out of the hospital, “but I am ready to get back to my normal, my new normal.”

Row added, “I feel so blessed to have this opportunity to even participate in a trial, thankful to God as he paves the way for me, grateful for all of your support and prayers. ❤️ you all!”