This week, NCIS actor Brian Dietzen paid a touching homage to his wife Kelly on Instagram.
In a sweet pair selfie with a gorgeous beach background, the actor thanked his wife for looking after him during his illness. He posted on Instagram Stories, saying, “This gorgeous woman’s been taking care of my sick butt. I’m feeling a little under the weather today.” “Love you Kel.”
Kelly and the 46-year-old actor, who plays Dr. Jimmy Palmer on NCIS, have been wed since 2004. A girl and a son are the couple’s joint children.
While Brian likes to keep his private life out of the spotlight, he sometimes opens up about his home life on social media.
Back in July, the Illinois native shared a carousel of photos from his and Kelly’s romantic trip to Greece, including one of the pair looking super loved-up whilst posing against an idyllic sunset.
“It was an epic journey and so beautiful. Santorini, Naxos, Athens, it was the trip of a lifetime,” he wrote on Instagram.
Sharing details from their dreamy vacation, Brian continued: “Amazing food, and so much to see. The Parthenon was breathtaking. We were told the restoration is scheduled to be completed in about 5 years (not sure they’ll make it). Seeing a live orchestra perform at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus was a highlight, and seeing the birthplace of theatre at the Theatre of Dionysus was great for my soul.”
“Santorini gave us amazing sunsets and the best meal of the trip,” he continued. We are grateful to every new acquaintance we have made along the journey. I’m eager to return there.”
In honor of Mother’s Day in 2022, Brian wrote a sweet note to his spouse. “Happy Mother’s Day to you all,” he posted on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for Kelly. Here, our family is honoring this woman today. Kel, you’re the greatest. Your motherhood is a blessing for our children. I hope Sunday is wonderful for everyone.”
Brian has Kelly to thank for helping to save his life after he suffered a stroke back in 2020. Brian was home alone when the health scare occurred but thankfully, was able to use his smartwatch to call his wife.
In a previous interview with Outsider, the actor revealed that his Apple Watch “saved his life” as he was able to use the Siri function to call Kelly. “I was on the floor of my bathroom, throwing up, and I pulled out my phone and I was like, ‘Oh —, I can’t use my fingers.’ And so I said, ‘Hey, Siri, call Kelly,’ and called my wife and I said, ‘I need help’,” he explained.
Brian, happily, recovered completely and took the decision to write more as a result of the experience. “I realized there’s no reason why I can’t tell really great stories and branch out and still do what I love on this thing, and be surrounded by these people that have supported me and that I support and love,” he stated.