Richard Merkell is the Husband of Patsy Palmer. Richard Merkell’s wife whose real name is Julie Anne Merkell is an English actress and DJ, known for her roles as Natasha in the children’s drama series Grange Hill, and Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, which earned her the British Soap Award for Best Actress.
Richard Merkell: Bio Summary
| Full Name | Richard Merkell |
| famous as | Patsy Palmer’s husband |
| Age | 58 years old as of 2023 |
| Date of Birth | 1965 |
| Place of Birth | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | English |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Children | Fenton Merkell, Emilia Merkell |
| Spouse | Patsy Palmer (m. 2000) |
How old is Richard Merkell and what does he do?
Richard Merkell was born in 1965 in the United Kingdom to his parent Emilio Merkell. He is 58 years old as of 2023. Merkell gained much of his fame because of his marriage to the famous DJ and actress. After becoming a big star in the British television programme, EastEnders, and then taking a career break in 1999, Patsy married her second husband in 2000. Richard is Cab Driver according to theSun.co.uk.
How did Patsy Palmer and her husband Merkell meet?
Richard Merkell is not the first man to take her to the altar. Her first husband was to director Nick Love who is known for the films Football Factory and The Firm.
According to sources, the couple had been friends for 14 years before they got together. The actress and DJ has said that she has been a drug- and alcohol-addict, and that during her 1990s stint on EastEnders, she frequently turned up on set either high or hungover.
The EastEnders actress also revealed that she started experimenting with alcohol and drugs from the age of 10 and her addiction lasted for 24 years. In 2010, she stated that she had been clean of drugs and alcohol since September 2004 and that “We don’t have drink in our house”.
It’s her current husband Richard who Patsy credits for getting her through the drug and alcohol addictions she battled in her 20s. As said earlier, the couple got married in 2000 in a beautiful wedding ceremony in the presence of their friends, families, and loved ones.
ALSO, READ; Fenton Merkell-Truth about Patsy Palmer’s son
They lived in Brighton before moving across the pond and relocating in Malibu, near Los Angeles, in 2014. The couple now has two children- They are Fenton Merkell and Emilia Merkell. She already had an elder son Charley, who was born in 1992, from a past relationship with boxer Alfie Rothwell. Patsy told The Express that all three were born by Caesarean section and “each one was pretty scary”.
Talking about her husband in an interview, the actress said Richard Markell: “has given me what I’ve always really wanted – a real family.”She also told The Express in 2012 that Richard is her “best friend” and an “amazing husband”.
Richard Merkell is a Football fan
Patsy Palmer’s husband Merkell is a football fan. The actress revealed that he is a Tottenham supporter, while she’s a fan of their London rivals, Arsenal. She did not reveal if her husband is also very good on the field of play.
To celebrate her husband of 22 years’ birthday, Patsy took him and their children to the Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking for a special day of cooking and eating delicious meals. Writing in a caption alongside a slew of snaps to her 371,000 Instagram followers, Patsy said: ‘Happy Birthday @richardmerkell.
Fact Check
We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right and needs corrections, Kindly contact us!
