John Schneider, known for his role in “Dukes of Hazzard,” recently announced his wife’s death. Scheider became well known for his role as Bo Duke on the popular TV series and had a remarkable career in Hollywood.
He went on to become a country singer and enjoyed success in this field, too. While his professional life flourished, he only married his wife, Alicia Allain, later on. The pair tied the knot in 2019.
How Did Schneider Fall for Allain After Divorcing His Wife of 21 Years
Before Schneider met and married Allain, he had been married for 21 years to a woman named Elly. He confessed he knew he would get a divorce but didn’t know when it would happen. When it did, Schneider admitted:
“It knocked the wind out of me.”
John Schneider and wife Elly Castle arrive at the world premiere of “Elizabeth: The Golden Age”, held at Gibson Amphitheatre and City Walk Cinemas, Universal City | Source: Getty Images
He mentioned he knew that it was not easy to be married to him because he was often away from home for extended periods. The couple had been living separately for three years before their breakup.
The couple raised three children together during their two-decade relationship and wanted their divorce to be as amicable as possible. They wanted to prove that a divorced couple could be excellent parents to their children.
After they were divorced for some time, their relationship improved dramatically, and they were able to become friends again. Schneider said their conversations got better, they laughed together again, and they were able to be the best they could be for their three shared children.
John Schneider, wife Elly Castle, stepdaughter Leah Castle, son Chasen Schneider and daughter Karis Schneider attend the “Snow Day” Hollywood Premiere on January 29, 2000 at Paramount Theatre, Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Schneider said that getting divorced was, without a doubt, the right thing for them to do at the time. While Schneider knew he could not be married to the mother of his children, he had not given up on love.
