Brennan Elliott, the Hallmark actor known for his romantic leads and heartfelt performances, shared a love story of his own with his late wife, Camilla Row. Camilla, a clinical psychologist from Orange County, California, was not just his partner in life but his anchor, the mother of their two children, and an advocate for those battling gastric cancer. Their journey together was filled with love, resilience, and a fight against a relentless disease that ultimately claimed her life on March 22, 2025, at the age of 45.
Brennan Elliott Shared Two Kids With His Late Wife, Camilla Row
Their story began in a gym, where fate brought them together. Brennan and Camilla married on September 10, 2011, and built a family, welcoming their son Liam and daughter Luna. Life seemed picture-perfect until 2018 when Camilla was diagnosed with stage 1 gastric cancer. At the time, her children were just three and five years old. What started as persistent reflux pain turned out to be something far more serious. An endoscopy revealed the stomach cancer, and she immediately underwent surgery to remove her stomach and 47 lymph nodes. Doctors assured her that she had caught it early and had a high chance of survival. But cancer is never that simple.
For three years, Camilla remained cancer-free, focusing on her kids and career. Then, in December 2021, her world was turned upside down again. A CT scan showed cancerous masses on her ovaries—metastases from her original stomach cancer. Just like that, she went from a survivor to a stage 4 cancer patient overnight. The prognosis was grim, with some doctors estimating she had mere months to live.
But Camilla was not ready to give up. Instead of retreating into fear, she chose to fight. She also made the courageous decision to become an advocate for others facing gastric cancer, particularly within the Korean American community, which experiences higher rates of the disease.
In April 2022, Brennan took to Instagram to publicly share his wife’s battle, calling her “the bravest, strongest, most fearless person I have ever met.” He revealed that she had already endured multiple rounds of chemotherapy and surgeries. The battle was grueling—hospital stays, pain, exhaustion—but she pressed on. By 2023, there was a moment of hope. A biopsy showed no signs of cancer. Brennan described it as a miracle, writing, “It’s been such an impossible journey, but today is a day to rejoice in God’s mercy and grace.” But hope is a fragile thing when fighting cancer.
By March 2024, the disease had returned, spreading again. That June, she underwent another surgery, this time a mass excision that included the removal of her belly button. She continued to fight through rounds of chemotherapy, hospitalizations, and unimaginable pain.
Despite the hardships, Camilla remained an extraordinary mother. Even in her weakest moments, she put her children first. In June 2024, she posted from her hospital bed that she missed Liam and Luna desperately, wishing she could be home with them instead of undergoing another painful procedure. Brennan balanced his career while being by her side every step of the way, often using hospital rooms as makeshift offices. He described their marriage as “the greatest gift” and said he would never want to go through life’s journey with anyone else.
As her health declined in early 2025, Camilla continued to share her journey with hope. In January, she posted on Instagram, “One day at a time and I know God has a plan for me.” She was weak from surgeries and treatments but remained thankful for every moment. Then, on March 22, at 5:28 a.m., she took her final breath. Brennan shared the devastating news with the world, posting a heartfelt tribute: “Our babies and I lost our rock, a person who not only was the love of my life, my soulmate, my best friend and lover, but the toughest, strongest, fearless person I have ever met in my life and the greatest mother to her babies.”
He assured everyone that her suffering was over. “You are free! Heaven is a far better place with you in it my love. I know you are dancing and are on vacation in heaven and free from the grips of cancer.” The loss was immeasurable, but so was the love she left behind. Her legacy as a mother, wife, psychologist, and advocate will never be forgotten.
