Power of Love: Celebrity Couples Who Survived Tragedy

Khloé and Lamar, Tamar and Vice and more.

The Healing Power of Love - When tragedy strikes, many consider it a setback, but it can sometimes turn out to be a blessing in disguise. For these celebrity couples in particular, it managed to bring them closer together. From formerly estranged spouses Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian to the unbreakable bond of Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover, here are a few celebrity couples who bravely overcame tragedy.(Photos from left: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

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The Healing Power of Love - When tragedy strikes, many consider it a setback, but it can sometimes turn out to be a blessing in disguise. For these celebrity couples in particular, it managed to bring them closer together. From formerly estranged spouses Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian to the unbreakable bond of Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover, here are a few celebrity couples who bravely overcame tragedy.(Photos from left: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

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Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian - The amazing turn of events in Lamar Odom's health these past few days have made most of us believe in miracles — especially when it comes to love. Though estranged from the former NBA player, Kardashian has been by his side ever since he was admitted to the Sunshine Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas. After being all but declared brain dead, Odom woke up from his coma and is reportedly making progress. Reports say his first words to Khloé were, “Hey, baby.” While Odom is still in ICU, recent developments give us hope that he's been pulled back from the brink of tragedy.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian - The amazing turn of events in Lamar Odom's health these past few days have made most of us believe in miracles — especially when it comes to love. Though estranged from the former NBA player, Kardashian has been by his side ever since he was admitted to the Sunshine Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas. After being all but declared brain dead, Odom woke up from his coma and is reportedly making progress. Reports say his first words to Khloé were, “Hey, baby.” While Odom is still in ICU, recent developments give us hope that he's been pulled back from the brink of tragedy.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert - In October 2011, Tamar Braxton’s husband, Vince Herbert, collapsed after suffering a blood clot. He was in the ICU after it was confirmed it was a pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal condition. Tamar never left his side while he was in recovery, and thankfully he pulled through. The couple had been married since 2008 and have one child together.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert - In October 2011, Tamar Braxton’s husband, Vince Herbert, collapsed after suffering a blood clot. He was in the ICU after it was confirmed it was a pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal condition. Tamar never left his side while he was in recovery, and thankfully he pulled through. The couple had been married since 2008 and have one child together.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer - Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer’s long and complicated relationship is proof that anyone can turn his or her life around. Tyson and Spicer met in 1995 when Spicer was just 18 years old, and dated on-and-off for years. In 2008, Spicer was sentenced to prison after her father’s company was charged with fraud. A week before serving her sentence, she found out she was pregnant with Tyson’s child. She spent six months in jail and gave birth soon after. In 2009, tragedy struck when Tyson’s 4-year-old daughter died after an accidental strangulation from an electrical cord. Soon after, he decided to turn his life around and married Lakiha on June 6, 2009, in a small ceremony in Vegas. Since then, Tyson has worked on himself and credits his wife for his transformation. “I’m just happy I got involved with her, it’s truly a life-saving experience,” he said.(Photo:...

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Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer - Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer’s long and complicated relationship is proof that anyone can turn his or her life around. Tyson and Spicer met in 1995 when Spicer was just 18 years old, and dated on-and-off for years. In 2008, Spicer was sentenced to prison after her father’s company was charged with fraud. A week before serving her sentence, she found out she was pregnant with Tyson’s child. She spent six months in jail and gave birth soon after. In 2009, tragedy struck when Tyson’s 4-year-old daughter died after an accidental strangulation from an electrical cord. Soon after, he decided to turn his life around and married Lakiha on June 6, 2009, in a small ceremony in Vegas. Since then, Tyson has worked on himself and credits his wife for his transformation. “I’m just happy I got involved with her, it’s truly a life-saving experience,” he said.(Photo:...

Chris Bosh and Adrienne Bosh - The couple had a rough start to 2015 when the Miami Heat player discovered he had blood clots on one of his lungs after a trip to Haiti left him feeling uncharacteristically worn out. Had he not taken action and visited the doctor, he later said, he would have surely died. The NBA player took the 2014-2015 basketball season off to recover. His wife of four years was more than supportive. “I was by his side until he gained back his strength and recovered,” she said. On October 12, 2015, they announced they were expecting twins and they couldn’t be happier. "The whole thing is amazing. The Bosh side of the family has two sets of twins, so they are overjoyed at the news of having another generation of them," she said. The couple already has two children.(Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for Mr. Nice Tie)

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Chris Bosh and Adrienne Bosh - The couple had a rough start to 2015 when the Miami Heat player discovered he had blood clots on one of his lungs after a trip to Haiti left him feeling uncharacteristically worn out. Had he not taken action and visited the doctor, he later said, he would have surely died. The NBA player took the 2014-2015 basketball season off to recover. His wife of four years was more than supportive. “I was by his side until he gained back his strength and recovered,” she said. On October 12, 2015, they announced they were expecting twins and they couldn’t be happier. "The whole thing is amazing. The Bosh side of the family has two sets of twins, so they are overjoyed at the news of having another generation of them," she said. The couple already has two children.(Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for Mr. Nice Tie)

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Robin Roberts and Amber Laign - In 2007, Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent many chemotherapy treatments. In 2012, she was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, most likely due to the radiation she underwent during her battle with cancer. These obstacles gave her a new outlook on life and she decided to publicly come out. On December 2013, she wrote on her Facebook page, “I am grateful for my sister, Sally-Ann, for being my donor and giving me the gift of life. I am grateful for my entire family, my longtime girlfriend Amber, and friends as we prepare to celebrate a glorious new year together.”(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Robin Roberts and Amber Laign - In 2007, Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent many chemotherapy treatments. In 2012, she was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, most likely due to the radiation she underwent during her battle with cancer. These obstacles gave her a new outlook on life and she decided to publicly come out. On December 2013, she wrote on her Facebook page, “I am grateful for my sister, Sally-Ann, for being my donor and giving me the gift of life. I am grateful for my entire family, my longtime girlfriend Amber, and friends as we prepare to celebrate a glorious new year together.”(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover - On June 7, 2014, Tracy Morgan was involved in a six-vehicle collision in New Jersey that left his dear friend James McNair dead. Morgan suffered multiple broken bones and was in a coma for about two weeks. Though he survived, the next year was a grueling process of recovery, throughout which his fiancée, Megan Wollover, was steadfastly by his side. Morgan made his big comeback at the Emmys this year and appeared on Saturday Night Live on October 17 looking better than ever.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover - On June 7, 2014, Tracy Morgan was involved in a six-vehicle collision in New Jersey that left his dear friend James McNair dead. Morgan suffered multiple broken bones and was in a coma for about two weeks. Though he survived, the next year was a grueling process of recovery, throughout which his fiancée, Megan Wollover, was steadfastly by his side. Morgan made his big comeback at the Emmys this year and appeared on Saturday Night Live on October 17 looking better than ever.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estevez - On March 20, 1990, Gloria Estefan broke her vertebrae after a truck struck her tour bus from behind. She had to be stabilized and titanium rods were used to align her vertebrae. After a year of therapy, she managed a full recovery — though the accident complicated her reproductive system and she and Emilio had trouble conceiving. Since then, the couple has taken the world by storm. They welcomed their second child in 1994, and in 2015, Gloria Estefan is considered one of the most powerful American singers and Billboard has placed her on their Top 30 Most Influential Latin Artists of all time.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for PEOPLE En Espanol)

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Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estevez - On March 20, 1990, Gloria Estefan broke her vertebrae after a truck struck her tour bus from behind. She had to be stabilized and titanium rods were used to align her vertebrae. After a year of therapy, she managed a full recovery — though the accident complicated her reproductive system and she and Emilio had trouble conceiving. Since then, the couple has taken the world by storm. They welcomed their second child in 1994, and in 2015, Gloria Estefan is considered one of the most powerful American singers and Billboard has placed her on their Top 30 Most Influential Latin Artists of all time.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for PEOPLE En Espanol)

Wanda Sykes and Alex Niedbalski - On September 19, 2011, Wanda Sykes revealed she was diagnosed with Ductal Carnicoma In Situ. Though it is a “stage zero breast cancer,” Sykes chose to have a bilateral mastectomy in order to reduce the chances of breast cancer. Her wife, Alex, was with her throughout the entire process. Sykes spoke to People magazine about her decision to undergo the mastectomy: “I just wanted the best odds. I made my decision because I love life,” she said.(Photo: Jason Carter Rinaldi/Getty Images)

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Wanda Sykes and Alex Niedbalski - On September 19, 2011, Wanda Sykes revealed she was diagnosed with Ductal Carnicoma In Situ. Though it is a “stage zero breast cancer,” Sykes chose to have a bilateral mastectomy in order to reduce the chances of breast cancer. Her wife, Alex, was with her throughout the entire process. Sykes spoke to People magazine about her decision to undergo the mastectomy: “I just wanted the best odds. I made my decision because I love life,” she said.(Photo: Jason Carter Rinaldi/Getty Images)