Clint Eastwood and his family were left in shock after the death of his longtime partner, Christina Sandera, who passed away from a heart att4ck at age 61 on July 18. Clint’s daughter, Kimber Lynn Eastwood, spoke about the loss in an interview with Fox News Digital, describing the family’s initial struggle.

“When someone close to you passes away, there’s just a different vibe,” Kimber said, adding that they’re learning to cope with the loss.

Clint, 94, and Sandera had been together since 2014, having met when she worked as a hostess at his Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant. The Oscar-winning actor mourned her in a statement, calling her “a lovely, caring woman” who will be greatly missed.

Kimber also discussed her father’s role as a grandfather, stating that he loves all of his grandchildren and has become more settled with age.

Several of Clint’s children have shared tributes. His daughter Morgan, 27, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, calling Sandera’s passing “a devastating loss.” Scott Eastwood, Clint’s son, said in an interview last month that the family is doing okay and thanked fans for their support.

Though Clint and Sandera kept a low profile, she frequently accompanied him to Hollywood events, with their last red carpet appearance in November 2019 at AFI Fest.