Patrick Duffy Retreated to Ranch on His Own after Wife of 43 Years Died — Years Later He Took New Soulmate There

Patrick Duffy retreated to his ranch after losing his first wife of 43 years, Carlyn Rosser. Eventually, he met Linda Purl and decided to make something more out of their relationship. He ended his isolation, brought her back to his ranch, “Duffy’s Kingdom,” and the two have been together ever since.

Patrick Duffy, the star of the TV show “Dallas,” lost his wife after 43 years together. The actor was devastated when Carlyn Rosser passed, and the time they spent together didn’t seem like enough for the love-struck TV star. Patrick married his late wife in 1947, and she passed away in 2017.

It was revealed that he was very open about his grief and didn’t try to hide the fact that he wanted more time with Carlyn. The couple had two children together, who supported their father during this challenging time.

Patrick Duffy and his wife Carlyn Rosser attend the closing ceremony of the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 18, 2015, in Monaco | Source: Getty Images

Although Patrick’s children, Padraic and Conor, also sorely missed their mother, the two knew that they should do their best to move on. They tried to encourage their dad to do the same, but the “Dallas” star chose to isolate himself on his ranch instead.

During this time, Patrick reportedly still spoke to Carlyn to work through the grief. Padraic and Conor also encouraged him to step out of isolation and find someone new to spend the rest of his life with. Patrick knew it was necessary, but he was hesitant.

Finding a relationship like the one he had with Carlyn would be difficult at best, and the actor was reluctant to try. His two children even tried setting him up with someone on a couple of occasions, but nothing seemed to pull him from his slump.

Patrick Duffy, Padriac Duffy and Conor Duffy at the opening night of Joan Rivers: A Work in Progress By A Life in Progress at the Geffen Playhouse on February 13, 2008 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Patrick spent 18 months on his ranch in almost complete isolation. During this time, the “Man from Atlantis” actor spent his days walking in nature and contemplating his relationship with Carlyn. He also mused about life in general and wrote poetry.

Moving on Was Hard but Necessary

Patrick and Linda Purl had known each other since 2019 when a mutual friend introduced them in Los Angeles. During the “Dallas” star’s extended isolation on his ranch, Linda was the only one he communicated with frequently.

The two had been speaking via Whatsapp frequently and decided to move their communication to FaceTime. Every Wednesday, they called each other and shared many aspects of their lives. Then, in 2020, the lockdown happened.

The two quickly became each other’s social lifelines, and they started video calling on Zoom daily. Every night, the two would talk, slowly getting to know one another. As they spoke, they realized they had a lot in common.

Their experiences in the entertainment industry weren’t the only things the two could bond over. They each shared a love for family. They spoke about almost everything, and their relationship grew closer by the day.

From the start, the two enjoyed cooking together, and their kitchen routines show how compatible they are.

After a while, Patrick realized he was tremendously enjoying Linda’s company. He spoke to her every day, and they talked about things he didn’t say to anyone else. So, he decided to follow his sons’ advice and crossed the line of friendship by telling Linda that he loves her.

Afterward, both of them wanted to see each other in person. Patrick decided the time was ripe, and on June 24, 2020, the actor drove from his ranch to her house. They spent a few weeks together, and when Patrick had to return home, she went along. They haven’t been apart since.

Life in “Duffy’s Kingdom”

Patrick bought his home, nicknamed “Duffy’s Kingdom” in an homage to the “Dallas” TV show, with his late wife. After acquiring the initial property for $1.5 million in the early 2000s, they bought the surrounding land as they went up for sale. Duffy noted:

“My family always felt like we were stewards as opposed to owners. We kept the boundaries sacred.”

Patrick and Carlyn loved the ranch when they first saw it, but what really sold the piece of land was the stretch of river running through it. They believed they were the luckiest people in the world when they were there.

Bass lake on the Duffy ranch, 2022 in Oregon | Source: www.youtube.com/c/cascadesothebys

The main house consists of four bedrooms, all attached to a gallery that houses an art collection. The property also features a caretaker’s cottage converted into a guest bedroom. They also added a room with a hot tub, another for an indoor lap pool, and a wine cellar.

The main feature of the house, though, is the impressive kitchen. With its homey white-and-blue color scheme, the kitchen seems straight out of a country abode. Patrick also restored a stove that he found in one of the old residences on an adjoining property.

Although Patrick and Carlyn renovated the main house and added many things to it, they always tried to stay true to the original spirit of the property. They loved the untouched scenery and tried to keep things as natural as possible.

Patrick Duffy in the kitchen on his ranch, 2022 in Oregon | Source: www.youtube.com/c/cascadesothebys

Due to the stretch of the Rogue River that flows through the ranch, the property is considered conservancy land. This contributed property’s natural air, and Patrick always thought of himself as the custodian of the pristine portion of land.

Some of the adjoining properties also have houses, which Patrick rented out to local ranchers. These ranchers have started keeping cattle and other livestock, making the ranch lively and productive. Patrick commented:

“We became a working ranch but not with our own animals. It added the most beautiful, bucolic sense of the place.”

Patrick Duffy on his ranch, 2022 in Oregon | Source: www.youtube.com/c/cascadesothebys

Patrick and his new partner, Linda, have embraced a lifestyle befitting the lovely kitchen in the Oregon ranch. From the start, the two enjoyed cooking together, and their kitchen routines show how compatible they are. The two also started a sourdough business, and they love working together.