Gloria Gaynor is one of the most talented singers in the American music landscape from the ’80s. She is best known for her song, I Will Survive, which has inspired millions. But behind the glittering stage lights and gold records, her marital life itself was a heartbreaking story of strength and survival. Gloria’s 26-year-long marriage to her manager, Linwood Simon, was once a fairytale love story in Hollywood, which soon ended in 2005, leaving the fans and music industry in shock. Here’s what transpired in Gloria Gaynor’s life beyond the curtains.
Gloria Gaynor found love in her ex-manager, Linwood Simon
Gloria Gaynor and Linwood Simon’s love story began in the mid-1970s before music became more about hashtags and streaming charts. They met through one of Linwood’s sisters when he was working for the New York Transit Police. They instantly developed a connection, and soon Linwood became a significant force in Gloria’s career as her manager. In 1979, the singer underwent a complex surgery, and Linwood took care of her, and they soon tied the knot. Since Gloria had grown up with a father who was mostly absent in her life, she found a sense of security and stability in Linwood.
