Reba McEntire celebrates Rex Linn 70th birthday with sweet tribute
Country singer Reba McEntire posted a romantic message on Instagram to mark her fiancé Rex Linn's 70th birthday celebration.
Social media post sparks fan reaction
The 69-year-old artist shared photos of the pair while writing about their morning coffee tradition. She addressed him as her Sugar Tot in the caption accompanying the images. Fans flooded the comments with heart emojis and wishes for their future happiness together. Many users congratulated Linn on reaching this specific milestone age recently.
History of their long friendship
The couple first met during work on Kenny Rogers film The Gambler Returns in 1991. Their professional acquaintance slowly developed into a personal romance starting in the year 2020. They reconnected after years of knowing each other through shared social circles and mutual friends. A daily calling routine began during the pandemic when McEntire stayed in Oklahoma.
Engagement follows years of dating
The partners officially became engaged in December 2024 after a long period of growing closer. Their bond strengthened through consistent morning conversations that started on March 16 last year. McEntire described the phone calls as a unique way to stay connected without physical contact.
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