Actress and producer Andrea Evans was married to her husband Stephen Rodriguez at the time of her passing. Stephen opened up about his wife to PEOPLE after her death. Learn all that we know about Stephen.
From his age to his daughter, all the information unfolds as this article proceeds.
Meet Stephen Rodriguez, Late Actress Andrea Evans Husband
Daytime television star Andrea Evans left behind her husband Stephen Rodriguez and their children when she passed away on 9 July 2023 at the age of 66. Her reported cause of death is breast cancer and battled the disease for many years.
According to Soap Opera Digest, Stephen and Andrea married on 10 January 1998. “Andrea was a remarkable individual, cherished by all who knew her,” Stephen told PEOPLE in a statement. “Her unwavering strength, positivity, and indomitable spirit inspired us every step of the way throughout her fearless fight against this relentless disease.”
He added further “She faced the challenges with grace, resilience, and an enduring love for life. Andrea and I spent 30+ years together. She was a great wife and mother. She was my ROCK. Cancer killed Andrea, but it did not kill her spirit. That spirit is alive and well and lives on in each one of us, whom she touched.”
Andrea previously wedded Wayne Massey, a cast member from One Life to Live, from 1981 to 1983.
Andrea’s long and successful career began in 1978 when she played Tina Lord on One Life to Live. She later went on to play Patty Williams on The Young and the Restless. Her most recent daytime job was as Vivian Price in DeVanity in 2014. Prior to that, she portrayed Tawny Moore in The Bold and the Beautiful in 1999.
She also appeared in films such asA Low Down Dirty Shame,Ice Cream Man,andHit List, as well as several TV movies.
Nick Leicht, the daytime star’s manager at the time of her death told the outlet: “I’ve been working with Andrea for the past 7 years. She was such a tremendous talent and an absolute joy to work with.”
Stephen Rodriguez And Andrea Evans Daughter
Stephen Rodriguez and Andrea Evans shared one adopted daughter Kylie Lyn Rodriguez who is 19 years of age. They adopted her back in 2004.
Words, according to Kylie, are insufficient to express the depth of her anguish over the death of her mother, which she claimed had changed her life forever. Evans was recalled by Kylie as a mother with a contagious laugh, an endless supply of love, and a vivacious spirit. She continued by saying that Evans had an impact on everyone who had the good fortune to meet and work with her.
Andreaand her daughtergot matching tattoos in 2022, the year the adolescent turned 18. They each had heart-shaped tattoos with the initials of the other’s first names drawn on their ankles.
In her statement, Kylie added, “While I struggle to come to terms with her passing, I am profoundly grateful for the love and support we have received from family, friends, and the community. I would also like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the healthcare professionals who cared for my mother throughout this incredibly challenging process.”
“Although my mother’s physical presence is no longer with us, her love and spirit will forever endure,” the statement concluded. “The lessons she taught me about resilience, kindness, and love will guide me through the difficult journey ahead.”
Kylie expressed her gratitude to her friends, family, and neighborhood for helping her during her mother’s passing. She was also very appreciative of the medical staff that cared for her mother.
Talking about Kylie, she graduated from high school in 2022. She has an IMDB page where she has been credited as the second unit or assistant director on Rocking the Couch. She is also an opera singer who began studying voice at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music with Mariné Ter-Kazaryan in 2012 when she was 8 years old.
Kylie has expanded her repertoire to include musical theater and will be starring in her high school production, Bye Bye Birdie, as the lead, Rose Alvarez.
Stephen Rodriguez Age
Stephen Rodriguez is age 73. His birth year is 1950 and his birth month is March.
Where Is Stephen Rodriguez From?
Stephen Rodriguez is a resident of California. He has been living in Pasadena. Other places where he has been living are Los Angeles, North Hollywood, and Burbank.
Stephen Rodriguez Job
While Andrea Evans is a lawyer, her husband is from a completely different career background. He worked as a lawyer his entire adult life and now owns his own practice, Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners.
According to his bio, Stephen is a career criminal defense attorney. He has never been a police officer, criminal prosecutor, or worked for law enforcement. His primary goal has always been to defend those who are accused of committing crimes.
Stephen has dedicated his career to representing people; he has never brought charges against or found anyone guilty. He has represented people in a wide range of criminal cases over the years, giving him a thorough understanding of the nuances of California criminal law.
Stephen graduated from the University of Texas in Austin. After earning his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California, he immediately started practicing criminal law by working for a very experienced, tough, and reputable criminal defense attorney in the area.
Stephen is associated with the American Bar Association, California Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Mexican American Bar Association, Criminal Courts Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and California Public Defenders Association.
His law firm, Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners, is located in the US Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles.
Related FAQs
When Is Stephen Rodriguez Birthday?
Stephen Rodriguez’s birthday is in March.
Is Stephen Rodriguez On Instagram And Facebook?
No, Stephen Rodriguez is not on Instagram or Facebook. However, his firm has a Facebook page.
