‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Mourns Death of His Wife Alicia: ‘Hug Those You Love Tight’

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Always in his heart. John Schneider revealed that his wife, Alicia Allain, has died at the age of 53.“My beautiful Smile is pain free, living in her new body alongside Jesus,” the Dukes of Hazzard actor, 62, wrote via Facebook on Wednesday, February 22. “Please respect our privacy during this time of grief.”The post contained two photos, one of Allain smiling and giving a thumbs up and another of the pair’s hands holding onto each other with their wedding rings front and center.

An online obituary for the late filmmaker stated that she passed away on Tuesday, February 21, at her home surrounded by her family.In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies“If you have any pictures of us and our obvious love and adoration for each other, please post them below,” Schneider encouraged his followers and friends. “Lastly … hug those you love tight and let them know how you feel.

We always did.”One day after announcing his wife’s passing, Schneider opened up more about the grief he was experiencing.“This is a time of unimaginable sorrow for me.

Grief is much too small a word. I’ve heard [it] said that ‘with great love comes great sorrow.’ I had no idea what that meant until now,” he penned the heartfelt Facebook post on Thursday, February 23. “Alicia was the fuel that ran my biggest dreams.