Judge Lynn Toler Announces Husband Eric ‘Big E’ Mumford’s Death, ‘I Am In A Million Pieces’

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Eric Mumford, husband of Judge Lynn Toler, best known as the host of the popular television show Divorce Court. The cause of Mr. Mumford’s death has not yet been released.

Judge Toler took to Instagram on January 4th to share the sad news of her husband’s death, writing:

“Eric Mumford Big E. January 1, 1951 – December 23, 2022. I am in a million pieces.”

 

Judge Lynn Toler & Eric Mumford Were Married For Over 33 Years

Eric “Big E” Mumford was Toler’s romantic partner and spouse for over 33 years. Eric was born on January 1, 1951, in Ohio. He met his wife-to-be in 1986 and already had four children from his first marriage, according to details Toler shared in an Op-Ed for Huffington Post regarding their relationship.

Despite facing challenges in their marriage, Judge Toler and Mr. Mumford remained devoted to each other. The pair relied on their strong bond and the lessons learned from Judge Toler’s work on Divorce Court to weather storms. The television judge also shared that their love and commitment to one another allowed them to enjoy a happy, fulfilling marriage for more than three decades.

 

Grieving Judge Lynn Toler Stays Positive Ahead Of Sad Announcement

The grieving Judge seems to be staying positive following the loss of her husband of 33 years. Ahead of announcing his death, Toler shared a positive message with followers going into the new year, suggesting that love survives loss.

Love survives loss. Beats the crap out of you in the moment, but good #love is worth great pain.

I wish you well. I hope you have a love the echoes forever in your heart and #family (thought they tend to work your nerves) that surrounds and grounds you. Give them all the #grace that YOU need from them.

 

Mr. Mumford’s passing is a great loss to all who knew him, and our thoughts and condolences go out to Judge Toler and the entire family during this difficult time.