Wanda Rogers, the beloved widow of country music legend Kenny Rogers, has recently embarked on a beautiful new chapter in her life – love. In a touching revelation, Wanda shares that even after his passing, Kenny encouraged her to find happiness with someone else.
Kenny, known for his hit song “The Gambler,” was not only an incredible musician but also a caring and supportive partner. He understood that life is meant to be embraced to the fullest, and he wanted Wanda to continue that journey even after he was no longer by her side. Though she was initially hesitant, Kenny’s words stayed with her.
“I’m not going to stay here forever,” Kenny said to Wanda. “I want you to be happy. You’re still young. I want your life to be full even after I’m gone.” At first, Wanda was not interested in discussing such matters, but the heartfelt message from Kenny stayed with her.
Tragically, in March 2020, Kenny Rogers peacefully passed away at the age of 81. Amidst her grief, Wanda remembered his words and found solace in the idea that Kenny would want her to find love and happiness once again.
Wanda further revealed that Kenny wanted their twin sons, Justin and Jordan, who had recently graduated from high school, to understand the importance of moving forward after the loss of a loved one. He wanted them to know that life goes on and that one day, Wanda would find happiness again.
“Showing the lads that life goes on is one of the important things,” Wanda shared. “And it does. I’m now dating someone incredibly amazing. Kenny did everything he could to make me happy, and he wanted me to continue living a fulfilling life. To be able to say those things and genuinely mean them takes a very strong man. It truly exemplifies the kind of person he was.”
Wanda’s journey towards finding love again started many years ago when Kenny introduced her to a blind date at an Atlanta restaurant where she worked as a hostess. Though their romantic relationship bloomed later on, their friendship remained strong. In 1997, Wanda and Kenny tied the knot and embarked on a beautiful marriage.
Today, Wanda has once again found love with the help of a friend who had previously dated her sister. She sees many of the same admirable qualities in her current partner that she found in Kenny – his leadership, positive energy, and genuine care for her well-being.
In this heartwarming story, we bear witness to the everlasting love and support that Kenny Rogers had for his wife, even after he was gone. His encouragement to embrace life and discover happiness is a lesson that can resonate with all of us, regardless of our age.
