Cause Of Death Revealed For Clint Eastwood’s Beloved Partner, Christina Sandera

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Christina Sandera, Clint Eastwood’s Longtime Girlfriend, Died On Thursday, July 18

Clint Eastwood is mourning the loss of his beloved partner, Christina Sandera, who died on July 18. While Sandera’s cause of death was not revealed at the time, it has since been announced.

The Cry Macho star and Sandera met in 2014. Sandera formerly worked at Eastwood’s Mission Ranch hotel and restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. His youngest daughter, Morgan, recently married Tanner Koopmans on the same property.

Eastwood previously served as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea from 1986 to 1988.

Sandera and Eastwood didn’t share many details about their relationship with the public. Sandera attended a few events with her famous partner, including a 2016 screening of Sully and the 2018 premiere of The Mule.

The cause of death for Clint Eastwood's longtime partner, Christina Sandera, has been revealed
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Sandera was 61 years old at the time of her death on July 18, 2024. 94-year-old Eastwood released a short statement about her passing, saying:

Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.

Eastwood’s daughter, Morgan, also remembered Sandera in an Instagram Story post. She shared a photo from her recent wedding, which included her dad and Sandera.

A devastating loss for our whole family,” Morgan said. “Thank you Christina for being a good partner to my Dad…you will be greatly missed.

Clint Eastwood's daughter, Morgan, shared this tribute to his late partner, Christina
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Christina Sandera’s Cause Of Death Revealed

On July 23, five days after Christina Sandera passed away, The New York Post confirmed her cause of death. A representative from the Monterey County Health Department told the publication that Sandera’s death was the result of a heart attack.

The New York Post reports that Sandera’s death certificate lists her immediate cause of death as cardiac arrhythmia. Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease was also mentioned as an additional condition that contributed to Sandera’s death.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Eastwood and all of Sandera’s loved ones during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

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