Ricki, s heartbreak

Ricki Lake has confirmed the devastating news that her ex-husband and on-off partner Christian Evans has passed away. The TV star shared a photo of herself and Chris on Instagram, with the caption: ‘It is with a heavy heart that I share that my beloved soulmate, Christian Evans has passed.’ She went on to explain he died after a struggle with bipolar disorder: ‘The world didn’t understand this man, but I did.’