Gerry Turner links cancer diagnosis to divorce while ex-wife disagrees

Gerry Turner, the star of "Golden Bachelor," revealed that his recent divorce from Theresa Nist was influenced by his diagnosis of a rare bone marrow cancer. He shared this information in an interview, stating it added context to their split. Turner, 72, was diagnosed with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia shortly after their marriage. He explained that the diagnosis affected his priorities and contributed to their decision to separate, which they initially attributed to distance between their homes. Nist, 71, disagreed with Turner’s assessment, stating that his cancer diagnosis did not impact their relationship's end. She acknowledged distance as a factor but emphasized it was not the sole reason for their divorce.