Eric Mumford, the husband of Judge Lynn Toler, has passed away at the age of 72. He was a retired accountant and a father of six children. He was married to Judge Toler for 33 years and was often seen on her Instagram posts. His death has left many fans and followers heartbroken and curious about what happened to him.
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A Loving Tribute from Judge Toler
Judge Toler announced the sad news of Eric’s passing on her Instagram account on January 4, 2023. She posted a video of them sitting together with the caption “Eric Mumford BigE January 1, 1951 – December 23, 2022. I am in a million pieces.” The video was accompanied by Anita Baker’s song “Sweet Love” and had the words “Beautiful Man. Both inside and out” written on it.
Judge Toler is best known for her role as the host of the television show Divorce Court for 13 years until March 2020. She is also an author, a lawyer, and a former municipal court judge. She has been candid about her personal life and her relationship with Eric, whom she called Big E.
The Cause of Death Remains Unknown
The cause of death for Eric Mumford is unknown or not disclosed to the public as of now. Judge Toler did not reveal any details about what led to his demise or how he died. She only confirmed that he passed away on December 23, 2022, just nine days before his birthday.
According to Distractify, Eric was born in Ohio on January 1, 1951. He met Judge Toler in 1986 and they got married on April 6, 1989. He had four children from his previous marriage and two more with Judge Toler, named William and Xavier. William is an audio engineer and Xavier is a basketball player.
A Long and Challenging Marriage
Despite presiding over a divorce court, Judge Toler did not have a perfect marriage herself. She admitted that she and Eric faced many challenges and struggles in their relationship, especially in their 19th year of marriage. She wrote an op-ed for HuffPost in 2017, where she shared how Divorce Court helped her save her marriage.
She said that she learned valuable lessons from the cases she encountered on the show, such as the importance of communication, compromise, and overcoming insecurity. She said that she and Eric made a conscious decision to be consciously married and worked on their issues together.
She also revealed that they had different personalities and communication styles, which often led to misunderstandings and conflicts. She said that Eric was more laid-back and quiet, while she was more outspoken and assertive. She said that they had to learn how to respect each other’s differences and find common ground.
She wrote: “We no longer act on that right-now feeling without considering long-term consequences. We do it because we are both aware that we are two separate people who have chosen to live as one.”
A Legacy of Love and Inspiration
Eric Mumford may not have been a celebrity or a public figure, but he was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a supportive partner to Judge Toler. He was also an inspiration to many couples who admired his long-lasting marriage and his commitment to his wife.
His death has left a huge void in Judge Toler’s life and in the lives of his children, family, friends, and fans. He will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, his humor, and his smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Judge Toler and her family during this difficult time. May Eric Mumford rest in peace.
