"I don't think anyone can really comprehend the reality we've faced. "A beautiful soul taken far too soon. "Luddy was such a large part of so many lives. "He taught me so much about life and love and just living in the moment, to not worry about what happens tomorrow." Mr Reynolds and Ms Williams had known each other for eight months and were dating for exactly five months on the day she said goodbye for the final time. "It's been the most significant and beautiful time in my life," she said. "I'm so glad I found Luddy in this lifetime.