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Who is Steve Marshall's wife?

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — There has been an outpouring of support and condolences after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s wife Bridgette passed away Sunday. Marshall’s office said she passed away after a long struggle with mental illness.

Who wrote the condolences to Steve Marshall?

Representative Will Ainsworth wrote his condolences on Facebook saying, “My wife, Kendall, our children, and I send our prayers of comfort and solace to Attorney General Steve Marshall and his family.

What did Marshall say about his wife's illness?

Marshall described his wife's illness as "the most personal secret this family has but yet that was robbed from us" by media coverage. Marshall said that he hoped his wife's struggle with mental illness and subsequent death will help others dealing with similar situations.

What did Marshall feel like his words failed to convince her to understand?

Marshall said he felt like his words failed to convince her to understand that "she didn't need to do what she did."

Did Marshall's wife take her own life?

Marshall said he has asked himself if accepting the appointment as attorney general last year ultimately led to his wife's decision to take her own life.

Who is the Alabama Attorney General who killed his wife?

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recalls final call with wife before her suicide. MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- In an emotional appearance, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall opened up to reporters Wednesday about his wife's weekend suicide, saying she was a beautiful and gentle person who had a long struggle with depression, ...

Where did Bridgette Marshall sob?

With his adult daughter and other family members standing behind him during a press conference at a northern Alabama church, Marshall sobbed at times as he described Bridgette Marshall's life and deeply personal struggles. "It's tough.

What did Steve Marshall say about Bridgette Marshall?

-- In an emotional appearance, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall opened up to reporters Wednesday about his wife's weekend suicide, saying she was a beautiful and gentle person who had a long struggle with depression, anxiety and chronic pain. With his adult daughter and other family members standing behind him during a press conference at a northern Alabama church, Marshall sobbed at times as he described Bridgette Marshall's life and deeply personal struggles.

What did Marshall say about the June 5 primary election?

Marshall said he believed things were looking up when she came home for the June 5 primary election and her birthday celebration the next day. "We saw happiness in her that we hadn't seen in a while, and it was good. It was good. And then for whatever reason something changed and we don't know what," Marshall said.

Did Marshall's wife urge him to run for attorney general?

Despite all that, Marshall said his wife urged him to seek the position of attorney general ahead of his appointment last year and to run in this year's election.