A couple weeks ago, I was speaking to a RHONY source about an unrelated matter, when the subject of Bobby Zarin came up. At that time, the last thing I had heard was that his condition was much improved. Unfortunately, I was told that his situation had taken a grave turn. I was asked not to post about it, so I did not. I was very sad to hear the broad details of the situation.
Apparently, Jill is ready to go public with the information in a paid article for People magazine. Here is the short version regarding his condition.
Last week, she [Jill] says, “We found out, after thinking he had pneumonia, that his Papillary Thyroid Disease became anaplastic thyroid cancer, one of the rarest cancers, which resists treatment.
“He is the most loving and caring person I have ever known besides my father. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. But we have such a great love story. He is the love of my life and I will do everything in my power to heal and care for him.”
I am not sure what procedure Bobby just had in a New York hospital, but there is no cure for the sort of cancer Bobby has now.
This Saturday, Jill is holding her fifth annual fundraiser for thyroid cancer research in The Hamptons. Jill goes all out for this event each year and this time the event is open to the public. While Jill is being optimistic hoping Bobby will be able to go, I doubt she will be there this year either.
It’s a very sad situation. Cancer is such a bitch. I will join with Jill in hoping and praying for a miracle. As controversial as Jill is, I’ve never spoken to anyone who had a bad word to say about Bobby. I wish him all the best.
I don’t believe I have to actually say this, but I do. Please be respectful in you comments. If you have to begin your comments with a disclaimer about your feelings for Jill, or some sort of jab, then please do not comment at all. Thanks.
Oh No, this is heartbreaking news. I will also keep them all in prayer and hope that a miracle comes their way.
I always liked them as a couple and hope they get to share many more years together. Strength, peace of heart and blessings to them all.
I am so sorry to hear this Tamara. I will be praying for a miracle. Bobby always seems so sweet and I feel so sorry for Jill. Doesn’t matter what she’s been like in the past no one deserves to lose the love of their life. My heart goes out to her.
As someone who has lived through and been cured of thyroid cancer very recently, my prayers are with Jill and her family. I’m praying for a miracle for them. God Bless ❤️??
Visited a college friend at M.D. Anderson several times last year who had anaplastic thyroid cancer before he passed away in September (his was found in late March). It is truly a very difficult journey, and I pray for the Zarins as they walk this path. :. (
Prayers for Bobby and prayers for Jill. It’s very hard to be the caregiver, but I think Jill will do it with love.
Sending love,prayers and strenght.
This is such a hard situation, my heart is filled with compassion for the whole family. I didn’t know it was terminal.
Prayers for this family – for Bobby’s recovery and the families strength.
Much prayer for the family. Heartbreaking.
I work in Boca Raton twice a week and was thinking about Bobby and wondering how he was doing.
Bobby always seemed like such a good fellow—-he deserves a miracle.
Praying for a miracle for Bobby, a loving and wonderful person who is also loved by so many, and for Jill, her daughter and the entire family. Hopefully, this will yet turn around.
Damn. This is so sad it gave me goosebumps. Prays to Bobby and his family.
I have always loved Mr. Bobby Zarin, and I always will do. I hope for the absolute best outcome possible. <3<3<3<3<3
Praying for Bobby and their family. This is sad I feel for Jill
Sad news. I always liked Bobby. He always had Jill’s back no matter what.
He seems like such a wonderful person, Bobby is he best husband of all the series. He always stayed out of the ladies business. So sad
Prayers for God’s mercy, healing and strength for Bobby and Jill. You can tell by the way they look at each other how much they truly love and care for each other. This is heartbreaking ?
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers to Bobby, Jill and the Zarin family. Bobby has always been a true gentleman on the show.
That is sad to hear for them, their family and friends. You can tell they make a great team together. Miracles happen, so here’s to hoping for that.
Praying for the family and hoping for a miracle. In my mind, Bobby Zarin is, and will always be, an even-tempered and congenial man who retained his dignity and humor through many years of shenanigans with the NY housewives. Sending sincere wishes for strength and a successful recuperation.
Wonderful post!
Bobby always seemed like a good husband and father. Their family scenes were some of my favorite, in the early RHONY days. I wish for them strength, comfort, and peace.
This is terrible news. Bobby has always been a true gentleman. I will be hoping for the best for him in his fight against this horrible disease.
I was really sad to read this latest update. It is devastating to try to come to terms with the fact that there is nothing medocally ypu can do for someone who is so important to you. I wish Bobby only peace and love and my thoughrs are with the Zarin family.
To the Zaria family, please know you’re all in my prayers.
As someone whose husband is currently in the later stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, I feel nothing but sympathy for Jill. Things were already bad enough, and to have thyroid cancer as the latest diagnosis must have been devastating. May God help Bobby as he goes through this ordeal and give strength to the entire Zarin family.
Prayers and hugs to you all as well.
Prayers to you and your husband as well. Alzheimer’s Disease is such a devastating and lonely disease. I pray for strength for you.
So sad. Bless Bobby. And Jill. And if you actually watch back knowing what you know now you will see Jill wasn’t really a B anyway.
Jill is right! They have a beautiful love story! It was apparent in every episode they were on together , Bobby has a heart of gold ! Bless them both .
Poor Bobby, poor Jill, this sucks all over, my heart breaks for the whole family.
Bobby has always seemed like such a good man as well as father and husband. I feel terribly for all he and their family is going thru. And regardless of what you think of Jill, there’s no denying the love that woman has for him. I can’t imagine how awful this latest setback must be for them.
There are really no words to express the sadness felt when you hear things like this, prayers for the family
Bobby is a class act and a true gentleman. His love for Jill has been evident in all his actions and his patience with the Housewife process. I’ve been so sorry to hear he was fighting; five years is a long time
to carry this cancer fight in your heart. I’m profoundly sad that such a special person is now facing this diagnosis, and will be praying for him, and for each of them.
I’d love to think that the publicity Jill gains as she announces this might reach a doctor who has a research program that might be of benefit to them . God Bless him, and each of them.
The one thing Jill Zarin could never disguise was her love for Bobby. God bless and keep you all.
Bobby has always come across as sweet and caring. I hope he isnt suffering too much and I hope for comfort for him and strength for his loved ones. Fuck Cancer.
Oh no, so sorry to hear this news. Jill and Bobby always seem so happy and in love. Very sad. Cancer really is an awful bitch. My thoughts are with the Zarins.
My brother and Sister-in-law got the extreme pleasure of meeting Jill and Bobby their first year on RHNYC. They said they are wonderful, loving people and the love they have for each other was very evident. All these year later, they still get birthday and Christmas cards from them. We are all so sad to hear this. Prayers for the whole family and praying for God’s hands to wrap Bobby in a miracle!
So sorry to hear about this turn of events. Cancer is such a horrible disease. I wish comfort and peace and healing to both Bobby and Jill.
Bobby has always seemed like a wonderfully, genuine, man. I am truly sorry that he and his family are struggling this way.
Hard times ahead and many prayers for the Zarin’s.
Cancer sucks!!! Sending prayers of comfort their way.
Sending prayers. Very sad news
This news breaks my heart. I feel so connected to the Zarins. I’m also from Long Island and I lived in NYC for almost 30 years (moved to FL 6-7 months ago). I too had thyroid cancer, just had my 2 yr birthday being cancer free. Same kind Bobby had been diagnosed with, funny my man’s name is Bobby too. I love the housewives esp NYC because that’s my old stomping grounds and an old Co worker told me about T”s column a few months back and I’m so grateful! Many many prayers going out to the Zarins. If I was still up north, I would’ve trekked out to the Hamptons myself to offer my support. Thanks T for this column and getting the word out about this type of cancer. Blessings to all!
Cancer is evil. I’ve lost so many family, friends and acquaintance s. I’m praying for a miracle. Let’s all pray for Jill as well. No one needs to lose anyone to this disease.
Prayers for the Zarin family.
I will say a prayer for Bobby. He is one of my favorite Househusbands. He supported his wife but stayed out of the fray. I always thought Jill was lucky to have him, and that is by no means a dig at Jill, i just mean she has a good one.