Ricky Gervais has vowed to finally marry his partner of 44 years, Jane Fallon, “before he dies,” but not for any romantic reason.
The millionaire comedian, 65, said he eventually wants to marry author Fallon, 65, to ensure the pair don’t get hit by inheritance tax when one of them passes away.
Ricky Gervais and Jane have been together for four decades. Getty
In the UK, assets left to your spouse are exempt from inheritance tax.
The comedian said that was a good enough reason to marry Fallon after over four decades years together.
“That will be the reason I marry. We haven’t done it yet,” he told Saga Magazine.
“But if it wasn’t for [tax]… why? It’s mad. How more married can you be? We share all our money, we’ve been living together for 40 years. Some marriages don’t last a year. It’s horrible isn’t it? I’ve got to get around to marrying, before I die.“′
The creator of The Office first met Fallon at University when they were both 21.
“We do everything together: go for a walk every day, eat every meal, watch telly on the couch,” he told the outlet.
“We have our favourite 15 places in Europe – my tour is around: ‘Is there an arena in a wonderful city with a lovely five-star hotel?’ The night before the gig, we go out for a meal, then the next day we explore, I do the gig and we go home.”
Fallon revealed in March that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
“I thought I should post something as I’ve had a few people notice I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately,” she began on an Instagram post labelled, “bit of news”.
The creator of The Office first met Fallon at University when they were both 21. Getty Images for Netflix
“About a month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer – very early stage thankfully and the prognosis is excellent.”
Fallon said the disease was picked up during a “routine mammogram a week before Christmas”.
“I had no symptoms but the brilliant radiographer spotted something iffy and sent me for further tests, and eventually a biopsy,” she continued.
“Since then, I’ve had more mammograms, more biopsies and an MRI, so they can pinpoint the problem area precisely.
“It’s been a lot, I’m not going to lie. But, my surgery is scheduled for the week after next and I just want to get it over with now.”
Fallon revealed in March that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Instagram/@janefallon2
Fallon ended the post by thanking her team for the incredible care she was receiving and hinted she would be staying out of the spotlight for now.
“All will be fine, but I’m not engaging with much beyond audiobooks and jigsaws [to be honest].”
The following month, she underwent two surgeries, telling fans that they had “gone well.”