‘Golden Bachelorette’ Mark Anderson Reveals Secret Wish From Late Wife

Mark Anderson via YouTube 6

Golden Bachelorette star Mark Anderson opened up more about his late wife and her secret wish for him. Fighting cancer is very important to Mark and his family as Denise lost her battle with breast cancer in 2018. During a striptease date with Joan Vassos, he opened up more to her about losing his wife. He did so because the proceeds from their strip date were all going to the organization, Stand Up 2 Cancer. What did Mark share about Denise and what her wish was? Keep reading to find out more.

Golden Bachelorette star Mark Anderson Shares Late Wife’s Wish

Golden Bachelorette fan favorite Mark Anderson knew he needed to find the strength to move on after his wife Denise passed away in 2018. She died after succumbing to breast cancer that had spread to her bones. He has not been very active in the dating scene since her passing.

However, when Bachelor Nation met him on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor, fans instantly wanted him on their television screens more. By more, they wanted to see Mark become The Golden Bachelor. 

He dipped his toes into the world of reality television by appearing on The Golden Bachelorette to date Joan Vassos. Many feel this was him getting primed to take on the leading role for Season 2.

Mark Anderson-Instagram
Mark Anderson-YouTube

Joan sent him home reportedly because she didn’t think he had completely moved on from his late wife. However, Mark was actually given Denise’s blessing to find love again. In fact, it was her secret wish. She encouraged Mark before she passed away to find companionship and love again after she was gone. It was her blessing that led him back into the dating pool.

Denise Anderson and Kelsey Anderson via instagram
Denise Anderson and Kelsey Anderson-Instagram

How Did Mark Meet Denise?

Mark Anderson met his late wife Denise while serving in the Army. They hit off, got married and welcomed five children. They had been married 18 years before Denise was diagnosed with cancer and sadly lost her battle just a few short months after getting her diagnosis.

Kelsey and her other siblings have all been very supportive of Mark finding love again. He deserves to find someone to spend his life with. Even Bachelor Joey Graziadei has expressed those sentiments.

Most recently, Mark was rumored to be dating One Tree Hill, alum Barbara Alyn Woods after they were seen together at a Halloween party.

Mark Anderson and Barbara via insta 1
Mark Anderson and Barbara Alyn Woods-Instagram

What do you think about Denise telling Mark she really wants him to find love again? Do you think he will find someone soon?

Stay tuned for more updates.

Jamie Colclasure

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