Christina Sandera, Clint Eastwood’s longtime girlfriend, has died, according to the actor/director.

In a statement, the Western star acknowledged his companion’s death Thursday evening… but provided no further specifics about the circumstances of her departure.

He stated: “Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.”

Clint and Christina began dating in 2014 after apparently meeting at C.E.’s Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, where Clint had served as mayor. Christina, a longstanding resident of Carmel-by-the-Sea, previously worked as a hostess at the renowned establishment.

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While Clint and Christina’s relationship was extremely quiet, CS did attend the 2015 Academy Awards with her A-list boyfriend. Clint’s combat drama, “American Sniper,” was nominated for six Oscars that evening, including Best Picture.

Christina also appeared on the red carpets for “Sully” (2016), “The Mule” (2018), and “Richard Jewell” (2019).

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Clint has been married twice before Christina: to model Maggie Johnson from 1953 to 1987, and to news reporter Dina Ruiz from 1996 to 2014. He also maintained long-term relationships with Frances Fisher and Sondra Locke.

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