Mike Linder, co-host of the A&E show “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” died Sunday. He was 69 years old.
Mike's wife, Christy Colbran, said: Post to Instagram Share news over the weekend. The family photo also included son Jack and Colbran's son Shane.
“Rest in peace my sweet and beautiful husband,” Colbran wrote. “I speak for many when I say that the grief and pain we feel reflects the depth of our unwavering love for you. Your bravery, bravery, and integrity are unparalleled. and will forever inspire us.”
Mike Linder, co-host of “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” has died at the age of 69. (Getty Images)
“You were a pillar of stability in our lives, filling our days with your strength, wisdom, love, laughter, and dedication. The world will remember you. My best friend, my hero, my love, Michael John Linder.”
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Colbran went on to share “Mike's final words of hope,” which also included: last blog post The title is “Farewell”. The post was published on his website on Sunday.
“You have been a pillar of stability in our lives, filling our days with your strength, wisdom, love, laughter, and dedication.”
Linder said her website was a “labor of love,” before adding, “I'm lucky. I live two lives in one life. The second time is with all of you and my new family.” “The best year anyone could ever hope for!”
Mike Linder has been a member of Scientology since he was five years old, but left the church in 2007 at the age of 52. (Michael Kovac/Getty Images, A&E Networks)
He continued, “My only real regret is not being able to accomplish what I wanted to do, which was to end Scientology's abuses, especially the disconnect, and bring Jack to adulthood. If you are fighting in any way to end these abuses, keep the flag flying” – never give up. “
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“Let's bloom and look to the future…with that said, I rest in peace,” Linder wrote at the end of her post. His last words were those of Cicero. “The lives of the dead are placed in the memories of the living.”
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Linder's cause of death has not been disclosed, but she announced in a blog post shared in June 2023 that she had been diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer. In October, Linder announced that the latest scan results showed no cancer and that the treatment was working.
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Linder was a member of the Church of Scientology since he was 5 years old, but left the church in 2007. his website profile.
He has written a memoir, “A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in a Highest Ranks of Scientology,” and has his own show and podcast, co-hosted by “Kings of Queens” actress Leah Remini. Serving as a.
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Remini shared a post on Instagram about her visit to the Linder family during the holidays. She shared a photo of herself cuddling Mike as he lay in bed and wrote, “So touched by the outpouring of love and care shown to Mike and his family.”
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“Christie Colbran is an angel. She shows incredible strength and grace as she dotes on her husband while managing her two sons and finances,” she wrote in the caption.
Mike Rinder and Leah Remini co-hosted “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” which aired in 2016. (Michael Kovac/Getty Images, A&E Networks)
Remini said of Linder's sons, “Shane and Jack, you were such a wonderful and strong presence for your dad/stepfather. We know this hasn't been easy, and we all miss you so much.” I'm proud of it.''
“As many of you know, Mike is battling cancer valiantly and your messages of love truly lift his spirits. Please pray Mike, Christy and their two sons. Please continue to pray for them and surround them with all the love and strength they deserve.''
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“Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” debuted in 2016 and won a 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special.
