Popular game show host Drew Carey opens up about his emotional struggles four years after the tragic death of his ex-fiancée.
According to Fox News, "The Price is Right" host revealed in a recent interview that the murder of his former fiancée Amie Harwick has left him "damaged" and unable to pursue romantic relationships.
The 66-year-old television personality shared intimate details about his last interaction with Harwick, which occurred through text messages just one day before her death.
Their communication centered around the theme of forgiveness, making the timing of her tragic passing even more poignant. Harwick had reached out to Carey, expressing her desire to meet and discuss their past relationship.
Carey expressed profound regret over the missed opportunity for reconciliation with Harwick. The television host had responded to her final message with words of love and suggested meeting the following week. Through mutual friends, he later learned that his expression of continued love had moved Harwick to tears.
In his conversation with US Weekly, Carey shared his daily thoughts about Harwick. He revealed:
I think about her every day. It's such a loss. Her death still affects me and my ideas about relationships and intimacy.
The impact of Harwick's death has significantly altered Carey's approach to personal relationships. While he maintains platonic friendships with women, he acknowledges his reluctance to pursue romantic connections.
Harwick's life came to a violent end on February 15, 2020, when she was thrown from the third-floor balcony of her Hollywood Hills apartment. The incident occurred shortly after Valentine's Day, with police responding to reports of screaming at her residence.
Gareth Pursehouse, Harwick's former boyfriend, faced charges of murder and first-degree residential burglary with special circumstances. Initially released on a $2 million bond, he was later rearrested on a no-bail warrant. The case concluded in September 2023 with Pursehouse's conviction for Harwick's murder.
Following the conclusion of legal proceedings, Carey expressed feeling able to "let out a breath" and move forward. Despite the closure provided by the conviction, he maintains a deep connection to Harwick's memory, keeping her photos in his home as a testament to their relationship.
Drew Carey, who hosts one of television's longest-running game shows, continues to process the tragic loss of Amie Harwick, his former fiancée who was murdered in February 2020. The case reached its legal conclusion with the conviction of Gareth Pursehouse in September 2023, providing some measure of closure for those affected by the tragedy.
While Carey maintains his professional responsibilities as host of "The Price is Right," he acknowledges the profound impact of Harwick's death on his personal life, particularly regarding his ability to form new romantic relationships.
The television personality's candid revelations about his ongoing emotional struggles highlight the lasting effects of intimate partner violence and the complexity of healing from such devastating loss. Though Carey and Harwick never married after their 2018 engagement, her presence continues to influence his life, with her memory preserved through photographs in his home and his daily thoughts.
