Duncan's fiancée finds it hard to cope

Bang Showbiz:

Michael Clarke Duncan's fiancée is "devastated" by his death.

The actor passed away less than two months after former Apprentice star Omarosa Manigault saved his life when he suffered a heart attack, and she revealed she is struggling to cope with his loss.

She told RadarOnline: "I am devastated. He was the love of my life."

Omarosa - who has been dating the actor since 2010 - is said to have performed CPR and resuscitated Duncan in July after finding him in a state of cardiac arrest.

She was also with him at the hospital - where he was receiving treatment following his heart attack - when he died and publicist Joy Fehily released a statement from her confirming the sad news.

It said: "Manigault is grateful for all of your prayers and asks for privacy at this time. Celebrations of his life, both private and public, will be announced at a later date."

Duncan's appearance in Green Mile saw him nominated for a host of accolades including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, both for Best Supporting Actor, as well as Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance By a Male Actor in a Supporting Role.

Since Green Mile, Duncan went on to star in numerous motion pictures including The Whole Nine Yards, Planet of the Apes, The Scorpion King and Kung Fu Panda.