Some bad news has arrived for Southern Charm fans. The show’s most loved butler, Michael Kelcourse passed away after he turned 71 earlier this month. It was a tough month for the star as he suffered another stroke. Since he had a spinal cord stroke in February 2021, he had been living in a supported living facility. Miss Patricia kept fans updated on his condition through her regular updates.
For fans, they are remembering Michael’s charm and wit as they always loved him since the show’s arrival. Unfortunately, recovering from the spinal cord stroke proved challenging for fan-favorite Michael. After suffering the stroke, he lost his strength to regain his health. However, fans think that the celeb has finally moved to peace from pain. Keep reading to know what else they are saying about the late legend!
Southern Charm: Where Has Michael Been Since Leaving The Show?
It has been a while since Michael Kelcouse appeared on Southern Charm. According to Miss Patricia Altschul, she thought to see him recover and return to live with her. But her wish didn’t come true as that didn’t happen. After recovering from the spinal cord stroke, the reality TV butler was shifted to a rehab center. During his time over there, he was always using a wheelchair for movements.
Michael later moved to another facility before coming to Sarasota, Florida. In that place, he stayed in an assisted living community close to his family. Although the former Southern Charm star was happy in his Florida life, he has to adapt to a new routine. Three years ago, he faced the initial stroke and another one just a week before his passing. Recently, he also turned 71 and celebrated it with his loved ones.
Southern Charm: Patricia Altschul Confirmed The News Of Michael’s Death!
Southern Charm star Patricia Altschul shared the news of her beloved Michael Kelcourse’s passing on social media. By posting the update, the star informed fans about his peaceful passing in Sarasota. For her, Michael was not just a loyal butler, he was a member of her family for over 20 years. Apart from that, he was also a trusted friend and confidant.
People know that Michael supported Patricia throughout her journey in Southern Charm. Moreover, he helped her host some of the most lavish parties for the cast. Additionally, he took her to fast-food restaurants, making all her dining experiences extravagant ones. Fans also know that he was the best martini maker.
In Patricia’s tribute post, she concluded it, saying, “I will be devoting this week to remembering Michael.” It is obviously a heartbreaking moment for her as Michael was a treasure to everyone, especially to Patricia. There were times when Michael loved her pets and enjoyed spending time with them.
Patricia once tried to get someone like Michael who could replace him in the show, but she ran out of luck. Later in Season 9, she and Whitney Sudler-Smith spend some time on FaceTime to learn martini from Michael. After watching that episode, fans were happy as they loved to see him. For more news updates about Southern Charm, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.