This story about a husband and wife's 70-year-long romance is enough to make anyone a blubbering mess. Millions of people have been captivated by John's story, which he told during an appearance on the Channel 4 show 24 Hours in A&E after he was admitted to hospital for a heart problem. Almost 70 years ago, John and his wife went on their first date. He planned to go to the theatre but his date had other ideas. They went to a movie instead and afterwards ate beans on toast. Now on special occasions they watch the same film and eat beans on toast. John's wife is in the early stages of Alzheimer's, a disease that affects the brain. He says there are good days and bad.
"It's sad. But I can't be greedy, we've both had a good life together. If I had my life all over again I'd want her as my partner."
Awwww.
