The 61-year-old appeared on the debut season of “The Golden Bachelor” but had to leave in the show’s third episode to help her daughter deal with a health crisis.
Joan Vassos Officially Chosen As First 'Golden Bachelorette'
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The 61-year-old appeared on the debut season of “The Golden Bachelor” but had to leave in the show’s third episode to help her daughter deal with a health crisis.