Patton Oswalt’s Wife Meredith Salenger on Michelle McNamara Tribute

Patton Oswalt‘s wife Meredith Salenger is fully supportive of honoring the memory of lost loved ones. 

After the comedian shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Michelle McNamara, Meredith weighed in on critics who suggested that she took issue with Patton’s message. 

Patton marked the 10-year anniversary of Michelle’s passing on Instagram on April 21, sharing a throwback photo of him and his late partner smiling. “Ten years gone,” he captioned the sweet image. “Miss you, baby.”

And Meredith—who has been married to Patton since 2017—joined in on praising Michelle, calling her a “beauty” who was “smart,” “cool” and “brave” in the comments section of her husband’s post. She explained that Michelle was “clearly smart enough to love you and wonderful enough to be adored by you.”

Plus, the actress noted that Michelle “made the greatest kid on the planet,” referring to Patton’s 17-year-old Alice, whom he welcomed during his marriage to the late author.

“Wish I had known her,” Meredith concluded in her comment. “I’m so sorry for the heartbreak you and Alice will always hold. I love you both with all my heart. Hugs forever.”