Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards was on local radio here in the UK last week. Not long after the money came in for the film. His wife divorced him and took 80% of his money.
He then said he was living off egg sandwiches and living in a shed. He's also gone back to doing plastering to earn money.
Poor guy. Hope he can turn things around.
That's terrible, poor Eddie
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I heard about that too, so sad. Divorce settlements are so unfair, men always seem to end up losing most of their money and home and get separated from their kids. That's why I never got married, it's too risky these days.
Doesn’t say much for his taste in women. Stay away from golddiggers.
shareWhy do you say the film ruined his life?
He obviously agreed to the movie being made and was happy to take the money at the time.
His wife divorcing him and getting 80% of his earnings has nothing to do with the movie. Sounds like he had a shitty lawyer.
The Film didn't ruin his life. Sounds more like the wife is a greedy horrible person.
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