Living Abroad
Regardless, Bo Derek ignored her family’s wishes and continued dating John Derek. In fact, she even fled with him to live in Europe for a few years so John Derek wouldn’t be charged for statutory sexual conduct. Once Bo turned the legal age, they returned to the United States and tied the knot in 1976.
Together Until The End
In spite of everything, the couple stayed married 22 years until John Derek passed away from heart failure in 1991. He was 71 at the time. Although Bo Derek regrets breaking up John and Lina’s marriage, her love with John seemed to be the real deal.