Eric Mumford, the husband of Judge Lynn Toler, passed away on December 23, 2022, at the age of 72. His wife, who is best known for her role on the TV show Divorce Court, announced the sad news on Instagram on January 5, 2023. She wrote: “Eric Mumford BigE January 1, 1951 – December 23, 2022. I am in a million pieces.” She also shared a photo of them smiling together.
Many fans and followers of Judge Toler expressed their condolences and sympathy for her loss. However, the cause of Eric Mumford’s death remains a mystery. Judge Toler did not reveal any details about what happened to her husband, who she often referred to as “Big E” on social media.
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Who was Eric Mumford?
Eric Mumford was born on January 1, 1951, in Ohio. He met Judge Lynn Toler in 1986 and they got married in 1989. Eric had four children from his previous marriage and he and Lynn had two more children together. They also had six grandchildren.
Eric was a supportive and loving husband to Judge Toler, who had a successful career as a lawyer, judge, author, and TV personality. She served as a municipal judge in Cleveland Heights for eight years before becoming the host of Divorce Court in 2006. She also appeared on other shows such as Marriage Boot Camp and Commit or Quit.
Eric often accompanied his wife to various events and occasions. He also appeared on some episodes of Divorce Court as a bailiff. He was described by Judge Toler as a “beautiful man both inside and out.”
What was their marriage like?
Despite presiding over a divorce court, Judge Toler did not have a perfect marriage herself. In a 2012 op-ed for The Huffington Post, she revealed that she and Eric had some serious issues in their relationship that almost led to a divorce. She wrote: “We were off the road and deep in the weeds.”
She explained that they had different communication styles and expectations that caused conflicts and misunderstandings. She also admitted that she suffered from bipolar disorder and depression, which affected her mood and behavior.
However, they managed to overcome their challenges by taking a year to reevaluate their marriage and work on their problems. They learned to listen to each other, compromise, respect each other’s differences, and make conscious decisions to stay together.
She wrote: “We no longer act on that right-now feeling without considering long-term consequences.” She added: “We have made a conscious decision to be consciously married.”
How are fans reacting to his death?
Many fans of Judge Toler are shocked and saddened by the news of Eric Mumford’s death. They have been sending messages of support and prayers to her and her family on social media.
Some of the comments include:
- “I am so sorry for your loss. You two were such an inspiration to me and my husband. May God comfort you and your family.”
- “My heart breaks for you Judge Lynn. You always spoke so highly of your husband. He was truly your soulmate. Rest in peace Big E.”
- “I can’t imagine what you are going through. You have been such a blessing to so many people with your wisdom and compassion. I hope you find some peace and healing in this difficult time.”
- “You are in my thoughts and prayers Judge Lynn. You have shown us what true love is through your marriage with Big E. He will always be with you in spirit.”
What is next for Judge Toler?
Judge Toler has not made any public statements about her plans for the future after losing her husband. She has not announced whether she will continue working on her TV shows or take some time off to grieve.
However, it is likely that she will receive a lot of support from her colleagues, friends, family, and fans during this hard time. She has also shown resilience and strength throughout her life and career, which may help her cope with her loss.
She once said: “I have learned to live each day as if it were the last because I have seen too many people die too soon.” She also said: “I have learned that life is not fair but it is still good.”
