Fame fades, but love doesn’t. For Julie Goodyear, the iconic actress known for her bold personality, life now revolves around quiet moments at home with her devoted husband, Scott Brand.
Since her dementia diagnosis, Brand has shared their struggles with raw honesty. The woman who once lit up screens now struggles to recognize faces. The leopard prints and red lipstick that defined her style gather dust. Even holding hands, a once-simple gesture, is now rare.
Brand, younger by over 20 years, gave up everything to care for her. The emotional toll is relentless. “I miss her,” he admits—the witty, vibrant Julie who planned holidays and cooked romantic meals. Now, he navigates doctor visits, financial paperwork, and her moments of frustration when she calls everyone “Scott.”
A recent photo of Julie—pale, silver-haired, but smiling—drew mixed reactions. Some fans accused Brand of exploitation; others saw a man honoring his wife’s reality. “Dementia is cruel, but love isn’t,” one supporter wrote.
Their bond began in 1996, when Brand delivered plaster to Julie’s home. Despite her rocky past—three divorces, a son abandoned by his father—they built a life together. Now, as dementia erases pieces of her, Brand clings to the fragments. “She’s still my wife,” he says. “And I’ll be here until the end.”