Elvira, now 70, comes out as a lesbian and reveals secret 19-year relationship with female personal trainer in memoir

Elvira, now 70, came out as a lesbian and revealed the secret 19-year relationship that she had with her female personal trainer in her latest memoir.

Elvira, also known as Cassandra Peterson, opened up about her personal life in the pages ofYours Cruelly, Elvira,

Cassandra released her memoir Yours Cruelly, Elvira

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Cassandra released her memoir Yours Cruelly, ElviraCredit: Getty
Cassandra spoke about her relationship with Teresa 'T' Wierson

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Cassandra spoke about her relationship with Teresa ‘T’ WiersonCredit: Getty

The 70-year-old horror movie hostess wrote: “I’m happy and relieved to finally allow our secret to see the light of day.”

The Mistress of the Dark actress then spoke about how she met her partner, Teresa “T” Wierson, back in 2002.

Cassandra, her husband/manager Mark Pierson was still her wife. Teresa introduced them at Teresa’s gym where she became her personal coach.

Then in 2003, the Queen of Halloween divorced Mark, which left had her “emotionally and sexually” done.

Teresa was going through a divorce and needed somewhere to vent.

In the book, the Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure actress – who wrote that she had “never been interested in women as anything other than friends” – detailed the emotions that ran through her after the pair saw a movie together.

“I told her goodnight and suddenly felt compelled to kiss her — on the mouth.”

Although they have been together for 19 years, Cassandra is not yet clear if the couple are still together or if they have officially married.

Although they kept their relationship secret, friends and family knew about it.

THE FAN REACTIONS

Horror fans have been supportive on social media and described her as being “courageous” for sharing her true identity.

One horror fan onTwittersaid: “Congratulations, queers, Elvira is one of us.”

Another fan commented: “Well good for her. It’s good to be with someone you love.”

A commentator added: “On one hand, I am super happy that she was able to find such a wonderful relationship.

“But on the other hand, it’s heartbreaking they felt they had to keep the relationship a secret out of fear of public outcry.”

THE CELEBRITY ENCOUNTERS

The Elvira Show host also spoke about her other experiences and celebrity run-ins in her book, according toThe New York Post.

Cassandra claimed Wilt Chamberlain, a former basketball star, forced oral sex upon her.

She wrote: “When a 7-foot-1, 300-pound man has his hand wrapped around your neck, there’s really not a lot you can do.”

“I had to wonder how many of those women actually consented to having sex with him,”

Singer Andy Williams allegedly forced “an open-mouthed, tongue down your throat” kiss before she reportedly bit his lip.

During their meeting, the Ocean’s Eleven star Frank Sinatra allegedly told her: “Nice t*ts.”

Cassandra said 'relieved to finally allow our secret to see the light of day'

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Cassandra said ‘relieved to finally allow our secret to see the light of day’Credit: Getty
Fans praised Elvira for coming out as lesbian

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Fans praised Elvira for coming out as lesbianCredit: Getty
Mark and Cassandra divorced in 2003

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Mark and Cassandra divorced in 2003Credit: Getty
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