DENISE DRYSDALE ‘MY HEART IS BROKEN FOR MY FRIEND PATTI'

The close family friend pays a tribute to her beloved pal

- Craig Bennett.

Struggling to hold back tears, Denise Drysdale says she’s heartbroken “beyond words” for her best friend Patti Newton following the death of her husband, showbiz stalwart and TV legend Bert.

“My heart isn’t just aching, it’s been shattered into a million pieces. Bert meant everything to Patti... they were one of the most loving and beautifully dedicated couples I’ve known,” reveals 72-year-old Denise, whose friendship with Patti stretches back more than 65 years.

“Patti and I first met at May Downs’ dancing school in Melbourne. I was about seven and Patti 10. We hit it offand became great friends.

UNBREAKABLE BOND

“We went to Vietnam to entertain the troops in 1967... a poignant chapter of our lives that created a deep and indelible bond.