John Schneider, best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke on “Dukes of Hazzard,” has released a new album titled “We Are Still Us” in memory of his late wife, Alice Allain.
The 63-year-old actor believes the CD will provide comfort and support to others who have lost their marriages.
“I found that there is — there is a huge demographic of people who have lost a spouse and people are afraid to talk about it,” said the 63-year-old, who was on the show. between 1979 and 1985, he told the Daily Mail. “So we don’t really have a support system. That’s something we demand.”
He wanted to pay tribute to Allain’s professionalism and talent through their years of collaboration as composers.
Allain, aged 53, died in February after a four-year battle with breast cancer. “My wife Alicia and I made our own movies and music, so we didn’t work for anyone. So it was really, really rewarding,” he said earlier in the week while attending the Drinks With Dee Dee Sorvino cabaret concert in Hollywood.
Sorvino divorced actor Paul Sorvino more than a year ago.
“Now, really, my much, much, much better half is not here, but she is waiting for me,” Schneider continued, “I try to honor her professionalism and skills.”
Allain was a producer and actress known for films such as Leather Jackets and Caged Fear from 1991 or The Badge from 2002. The duo collaborated on eight films.
“I recently finished a new album, which I think is the best thing I’ve ever done. “It’s all about her,” Schneider said of his late wife, noting that while he hopes the record will benefit others, his wife’s absence is still overwhelming.
“I believe it’s beneficial, but I can’t think of a time when it didn’t hurt like hell,” he noted.
Despite his pain, Schneider unexpectedly finds himself becoming a source of support for others who have lost loved ones. He admitted that he never expected to be in this position, but is eager to provide a well-educated support system for individuals in need.
“I think people need to understand that it’s okay to love someone like that.” In fact, this is how you should feel about your partner. “A lot of people have said to me, ‘I wish my husband felt that way about me,'” he explained.
“Well, maybe, and you’re too busy with your life to realize that,” he continued. “So if I can help even one couple realize that they are perfect, then it won’t all be in vain.” “I’m so thankful that Alicia never, never, never thought.
Despite his grief over Allain’s death, Schneider claimed to still write her love letters.
“I write a letter to heaven every day,” he explained.
Schneider’s determination to keep Allain’s memory alive is palpable. He continues to write love letters to her every day, creating a ritual that bridges the gap between his world and hers. “Every day I write a letter to heaven,” he shared, offering insight into his ongoing relationship with his late wife and an enduring bond that transcends time and space.
In a world often filled with surface-level connection, John Schneider’s journey serves as a poignant reminder of the depth of human emotion, connection, and resilience of the human spirit. Through his music, words, and actions, he demonstrates the power of love, empathy, and understanding to transform a personal tragedy into a source of inspiration and support for others walking their own journeys of recovery and healing.