Bill Cosby and Wife Camille navigate financial struggles ahead of 'private' 60th-anniversary celebration
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Bill Cosby and his wife Camille are about to mark their 60th wedding anniversary on January 25, 2024.
However, don't anticipate extravagant celebrations from the couple, as they grapple with "dire" financial challenges and "fear for his life," as reported by RadarOnline.
How do Bill and Camille Cosby plan to honor their milestone?
Sources close to the Cosbys told the outlet that the embattled comedian and his wife intend to observe their milestone with a "small" and "private" event, acknowledging their financial struggles since his release from prison in 2021.
Bill, who was convicted of sexual assault in 2018 and served nearly three years behind bars, is also facing numerous lawsuits from his accusers.
The only tradition that Bill will keep for his 60th anniversary is to decorate their homes with “every kind of flower”, as he has done every year, an insider revealed.
"Bill usually goes all out every year," remarked the source, noting that this time, he won't be treating his wife of 60 years to an elaborate dinner "because they can't."
Why Bill Cosby is 'scared to leave' his home?
The former 'The Cosby Show' star, aged 86, is reportedly "afraid to venture outside" his home, fearing that someone might seek to harm him "for fame."
His paranoia escalated after witnessing fellow comedian Dave Chappelle being attacked on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in May 2023. This incident led him to "decide" against pursuing his planned comedy comeback.
The trusted insider told the publication that the incident with Chappelle "really scared him."
Chappelle was tackled during his historic stand-up six months ago and over a year after Cosby announced his comedy comeback.
However, Cosby reportedly altered his plans when a man tackled Dave to the ground and brandished a fake gun with a knife blade during the incident.
How Bill and Camille Cosby are coping with their 'financial turmoil'?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Bill Cosby's former wealth, during his time as the richest and highest-paid television actor, is estimated to be $400 million.
"Cosby reportedly spent millions of dollars on various legal defenses and could be liable for millions of dollars in future damages," said the outlet.
The Cosbys are reportedly in "financial turmoil," as the outlet indicates, with the Cosby patriarch contending with numerous lawsuits from women who have accused him of sexual assault.
The insider further told RadarOnline that the money problems have caused “major issues” between the married pair.
Despite their challenges, the source asserted that Bill and Camille are "happily married" and resolute in their commitment to stay together.
"Where are they going to go?" the source questioned, alluding to the enduring nature of their union.
