Webster B. Lowe, Jr.: What happened to Ruta Lee's husband?

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Webster B. Lowe, Jr. is the husband of Ruta Lee. Webster B. Lowe, Jr.’s wife is a Canadian-American actress and dancer who appeared as one of the brides in the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. As an actress, she is known for roles in films including Billy Wilder’s crime drama Witness for the Prosecution and Stanley Donen’s musical comedy Funny Face, and also is remembered for her guest appearance in a 1963 episode of Rod Serling’s sci-fi series The Twilight Zone called “A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain”.

Webster B. Lowe, Jr.: Bio Summary

Full NameWebster Bernard “Webb” Lowe Jr.
famous asRuta Lee’s husband
Age88 years old as of 2023
Date of Birth18 July 1931
Place of BirthBedford Township, Monroe County, Michigan, USA
Date of death1 Jul 2020, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Zodiac signCancer
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityCaucasian
ChildrenN/A
Spouse Ruta Lee (m. 1976-2020)

Who was Ruta Lee’s husband?

Webster Bernard Lowe, Jr. was born on 18 July 1931 in Bedford Township, Monroe County, Michigan, USA to Webster his parents, Lowe and Pearl Peter(s). Unfortunately, he passed away in 2020. He was not the only child of her parents- He had an older brother, Frank Christian Lowe who passed away in 2012.

Webster Bernard Lowe, Jr. was a businessman

According to canyon-news, Webb was born an entrepreneur and loved business, startups, and creating new things from a very young age. He started out working at McDonald’s before he climbed the ladder all the way up to Vice President. After some years, he left McDonald’s and operated several restaurants, including Bonanza Steakhouse in Texas, making him one of the fastest-rising entrepreneurs and business executives.

Webster B. Lowe, Jr. and Ruta Lee’s marriage

The two love birds met during a plane ride. The gorgeous pair quickly hit it off and began dating which will eventually become forever. Webster and Ruta tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony the following Valentine’s Day in 1976. Webb moved into Ruta’s childhood home in the Hollywood Hills and lived happily ever after. They divided their time between their homes in Hollywood, Palm Springs, Fort Worth, and Mexico.

Their love and marriage didn’t stop them from doing what they love. Ruta who was a well-known successful Hollywood actress continued to perform and Webster also continued to facilitate his business affairs from Los Angeles. A win-win situation for the couple where they would periodically plan and fly to their other three homes in Texas, Palm Springs, and Manzanillo to be with each other.

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Their time was spent entertaining and socializing with Hollywood legends such as Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Phyllis Diller, Debbie Reynolds, Ruthie and Kent, the Trebeks, the late Petersens, the Pennacchios, and thousands more. However, the couple did not have any children but they opened their home to Hollywood and always put on a show with the help of Ruta’s cousin, Ona. 

In an interview with Lifestyle TV show, Ruta Lee and Webb Lowe talk about their experience with spousal caregiving after Webb’s stroke. Ruta Lee revealed- “The impact I think is tough on Webb because of my lack of patience, and What happened I think is when everybody who is going through this will understand is that things start boiling in you and anger starts to come up …… an I have t control that anger and poor Webb is very good at saying thank you, thank you and thank you” while holding her husband’s hands and they showed appreciation to eachother.

What happened to Ruta Lee’s husband?

Ruta Lee’s husband Webster B. Lowe, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Per sources, he died peacefully with his best friend, soulmate, and wife of 44 years, Ruta Lowe by his side. The cause of his death was not revealed. His place of burial is unknown.

According to his obituary by canyon-news, Webster B. Lowe, Jr. is survived by “his loving wife, his children, grandchildren, his pets, and about 2,000 other surrogate children that all adored him dearly. ” As of 2023, Ruth Lee is 88 years old.

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