Famous Couples - Iris Murdoch & John Bayley

Iris Murdoch & John Bayley

When John Bayley first met Iris Murdoch, he had to make several adjustments to his views on love, but his patience and devotion were worthwhile, as it permitted their love to grow beyond that which she had experienced with her numerous other suitors. All their lives together, the two writers remained as close-knit couple, even when Alzheimer's began taking over Iris' mind, forcing John to face a whole new set of challenges. Iris passed away in 1999.