Robert Blake files for divorce from third wife Pamela Hudak after less than one year of marriage

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  444 words  |  Carisa Kissane

Robert Blake has filed for divorce from his third wife, Pamela Hudak. 

The 85-year-old actor, best known for his role in The Untouchables, submitted the proper documents on Friday in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. 

Blake and Hudak tied the knot back in March 2017. 

It's over! Robert Blake has filed for divorce from his third wife, Pamela Hudak. The 85-year-old actor submitted the proper documents on Friday in Los Angeles

It's over! Robert Blake has filed for divorce from his third wife, Pamela Hudak. The 85-year-old actor submitted the proper documents on Friday in Los Angeles

The couple have known one another for decades and dated briefly back in 1991. 

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Pamela even testified on Blake's behalf while he was on trial for the murder of his second wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley, in 2001.    

The Unsolved Mysteries host was ultimately acquitted by a jury after Bonnie was found shot dead in the passenger seat of his car.  

Short lived: Blake and Hudak tied the knot back in March 2017. The couple have known one another for decades and even dated briefly back in 1991, according to TMZ 

Short lived: Blake and Hudak tied the knot back in March 2017. The couple have known one another for decades and even dated briefly back in 1991, according to TMZ 

The couple had only been married for a year at the time of Bonnie's death. They shared one child—Rose, now age 18. 

Soon after the jury returned with their not guilty verdict on March 16, 2005, Bakley's three children filed a civil suit against Blake. 

That case also went to a jury that year, and this time they ruled against Robert, ordering him to pay $30 million after determining he was liable for his wife's wrongful death.

Law troubles: Pamela even testified on Blake's behalf while he was on trial for the murder of his second wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley, in 2001. The Unsolved Mysteries host was ultimately acquitted by a jury after Bonnie was found shot dead in the passenger seat of his car

Law troubles: Pamela even testified on Blake's behalf while he was on trial for the murder of his second wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley, in 2001. The Unsolved Mysteries host was ultimately acquitted by a jury after Bonnie was found shot dead in the passenger seat of his car

The actor filed for bankruptcy three months later, and after repeated attempts to have that decision appealed was eventually able to get the amount reduced to $15 million.  

Prior to Bonnie, the Baretta star was wed to actress Sondra Blake. 

The exes, who were married from 1961 to 1983, share two children—Noah, 53, and Delinah, 52. 

Gone too soon: Robert and Bonnie had only been married for a year at the time of her death. The former couple shared one child¿Rose, now age 18 

Gone too soon: Robert and Bonnie had only been married for a year at the time of her death. The former couple shared one child—Rose, now age 18 

Wife number one: Prior to Bonnie, the Baretta star was wed to actress Sondra Blake. The exes, who were married from 1961 to 1983, share two children¿Noah, 53, and Delinah, 52

Wife number one: Prior to Bonnie, the Baretta star was wed to actress Sondra Blake. The exes, who were married from 1961 to 1983, share two children—Noah, 53, and Delinah, 52

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