Paul Merton Finds Love Eight Months After Wife's Death

Paul Merton, renowned for his role on "Have I Got News For You," found unexpected happiness with fellow comedian Suki Webster after the death of his second wife, Sarah Parkinson, from breast cancer. Merton fell in love with Webster naturally about six to eight months after Parkinson's passing, a connection sparked during a Comedy Store Players tour in India while they were both unwell. Their romance blossomed over shared moments, including an evening with brandy and a magician, which Merton described as magical. Parkinson, who declined chemotherapy to focus on alternative therapies, died three months after marrying Merton in 2002. Merton and Webster married in 2009 and now tour and perform together, sharing a deep bond formed through their comedy careers and personal experiences. The couple recently celebrated a triumphant improv show featuring David Tennant, highlighting the joy and professional highs Merton continues to experience in his career.