Tom Ford Gets Candid About Life After Richard Buckley’s Passing

Months after his husband’s death, Tom Ford is opening up about his life.

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The fashion designer talked about how he has been dealing with his partner’s loss.

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Ford got candid about life being “very hard” after 35 years of being with Buckley.

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“I keep thinking, ‘Oh, God, I have to call Richard,’ or I need to send him a note about this. And he’s not here,” he said.

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Ford also discussed how he has had to step up for their 9-year-old son, Jack.

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He noted that he has had to adjust his morning routine to cater to their son since the passing.

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Buckley passed away at 72 in September from natural causes.

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He was an influential force in the fashion industry as a journalist.

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He worked with publication houses like Italian Vogue, Vanity Fair, Mirabella, and New York Magazine.

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