Why Patrick Clancy Told the Truth on His Very First Date

Why Patrick Clancy Told the Truth on His Very First Date

Published: September 22, 2026

Duration: 17:33

Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes that on his first date with Rachel Danis, he pulled out his phone at a coffee shop and showed her pictures. She asked who the children were. He told her they died. He didn't soften it. He didn't wait. Patrick described moving to New York City to grieve in anonymity — crying on Fifth Avenue where the crowd would walk past him without stopping. He said he didn't think he'd live to see 35 and was completely fine with that. He met Rachel running in Central Park. They married in April 2026 and are expecting a child. Patrick sa...