LOS ANGELES, Dec 22: William Sadler is mourning the loss of his wife, Marni Joan Bakst. The 74-year-old actor, known for his roles in Salem's Lot and Roswell, shared the news of her passing in a heartfelt tribute, accompanied by a throwback photo of the couple holding coffee mugs on their wedding morning, May 6, 1978.

In the tribute posted on Facebook on Thursday, Dec. 19, Sadler wrote, "Early yesterday morning, my wife, Marni Bakst, finally lost her two-year battle with cancer. After what has been an amazing 45 years of marriage, I don’t think I can fathom or put into words much of this yet."

He continued, "Maybe with time and a little distance, I’ll find it easier to describe this extraordinary artist, feminist, wife, and mother, but for now, I want to thank you all for your patience and kind words. Yours, Bill." A shorter version of the announcement was also shared on X.

Fans of Sadler expressed their condolences on social media, with one fan writing, "William, there are no words, brother. My sincerest condolences. May Marni's memory be a blessing. Hang in there. " Another shared, "God be with you. Your family and friends will help. I am so sorry for your loss."

Sadler and Bakst shared one daughter, Sadler Colley Bakst, during their decades-long marriage. In 2023, when they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary, Sadler posted the same wedding photo alongside a loving message about his wife.

"This picture was taken the morning of our wedding, exactly 45 years ago today. The extraordinary-looking young woman with the huge eyes is Ms. Marni Bakst. The lucky young man is me," he wrote in the May 6, 2023 post. "All these years later, I still bring her coffee, she still has those beautiful eyes, and I’m still the luckiest man on this, or any other planet. Happy Anniversary Marni! Love always, Bill."