I respect the fact that he is very careful how he speaks of his late wife. I believe it has a lot to do with his daughters.

Vili seems like such a caring, empathic man. My heart breaks for his pain. May God be with him and his family while they heal.

she drained his energy until the very end. i hope he can live freely and heal 🥲

Vili is currently the longest public case study of the long-term effects of sexual abuse on a male student by a female teacher. With the recent and similar case of Brittany Zamora grooming and abusing one of her 13-year-old students, people have been saying that the victim wouldn't be negatively affected, that he would just be getting high-fives from his friends and moving on with his life. They should look at how Vili has been holding up for 24 years. Even though he married his abuser and had a family with her, he has struggled with his mental health all this time and will probably continue to do so for the rest of his life. Brittany Zamora's victim won't grow up unscathed. No victim of child sexual abuse ever does.

I respect how he answered each questions honestly while also being careful not to disrespect his late wife or their kids or their situation. He’s a very wise, mature and kind hearted man. I hope he’s doing okay 🙏🏾

I knew Villi and his family when he was about 8 yrs old. He was in track with my own children so I saw him often during that time. Villi had a passion for drawing and as an artist myself I was very impressed by his artistic abilities. In between his practice times or races he would be drawing. He always had a very kind and gentle spirit. I felt back then that he was a very special person. Considering all thats happened I believe he handled it the best he could. I wish him and his beautiful daughters all the best.

I appreciate that Dr. Oz let's him speak without interrupting him. It makes a huge difference.

I have a little 11 year old boy. He’s still trying to learn about how babies are made. They talk about the 20 year age gap, I don’t care if a 40 year old marries a 60 year old. The point is he was in primary school. He’s a little boy.

Honestly, even though he's in his 30's, I think he's still trying to process what happened to him as a 12 year-old. It would be a lot to process, and I would think now that she's gone, he will have more of an opportunity to do that. I think another aspect of this story that isn't explored very much, is the impact of this on the 4 kids from her 1st marriage. What happened to them? The situation must have been a nightmare for them.

There's no getting over that he was 12. If that would have been a man who got a 12 year old pregnant people would have a whole different idea. I think he is a wonderful person I think he tried to make a bad thing as good as he could do for his daughter's sake I don't believe for a minute that if they had not had a child that they would have still been together. But he's going to be in therapy probably for life trying to figure this out the complexities of it all. I wish him and his daughters well he deserves a rich and happy life

I would read that book for sure. Of all the interviews I have ever watched he seems like such a kind, smart, and caring person. Plus a great father.

This was difficult for him but I'm happy he and his daughters are doing well. Praying for healing for all involved.

I hope Vili, his daughters, and Mary's children from her first marriage all find peace.

The man has been so mature, he thinks carefully about what he says... He is a good man...

It's interesting to hear Villi talk for himself. The interviews I've seen have always been Mary & Villi. Those joint interviews are all so awkward w/ an overall sense of overt control concerning his answers.

You can tell he is still completely devastated .No matter the past, as adults they married & were a family with their 2 kids together. May he find peace & happiness again. This was hard to watch 😔

I just want to say THANK YOU Dr. Oz for letting him speak, not interrupting. That is what allowed for this to be the great interview that it was.

Despite what he has gone through, Vili responded to Dr Oz’ “probing” questions intelligently and insightfully - beyond his years. When he was informed about Mary Kay’s dire diagnosis, he didn’t hesitate to be with her and to support his family He appears to be a kind,, sensitive and mature young man, and I wish him peace and happiness as he moves on with his life. I truly hope he was compensated from the Oz Show. - The majority of Interviewers and their networks exploit vulnerable people and care only about rating and the money it brings in.

What a difference in Villi in this interview vs any other interview I’ve seen him in (always with Mary Kay); he always seemed like he was unhappy and wanted to get away from her and had so much regret. I admire him for his dedication to his family. He seems to be a good guy and he deserves the best in life.

i understand he has stockholm syndrome, but he seriously needs to heal and understand that his relationship with a child molester was in fact perversion. not only for himself but also for his children. this is so sad to watch him justify his abuse even after her death

She forced him to grow up too fast and deprived him of some natural choices he might have made.

So late seeing this. It’s appears Vili was always more mature than his wife. It’s apparent he had unconditional love for her. She lived in her own fairytale world. He was her victim as a child. In the end he was her caregiver. There’s got to be some retribution for this man.

I wonder how her four children with her first husband are doing. I get that she was not in love with her husband, but going after a 12 year old boy is so wrong on so many fronts. She forgot her duty as a mother to the four children she already had. Her selfish choices affected so many lives in a negative way, Vili is a very spiritual young man.

She was an adult, he was a “minor” “Under age” No, he was a child. The question should be “How would you react if a 34 year old man was attracted to and had sex with your 12 year old daughter?” I feel terribly sorry for this man, their daughters and the family she abandoned.

I think we shluld respect the fact that a nearly 40yo villi wants to talk about the woman he loved as an adult and not how it all started. We owe him that for the next 2yrs. He needs to heal.

I feel sad for him. And his children. God bless them

Villi seems so broken..Mary traumatized him from his early years..I hope and pray he will be able to cope..heal and have closure..in a way I feel he's finally free..your sadness is breaking my heart..Villi I wish you all the best for the rest of your life..I hope you can smile again someday

He's very well spoken, and matured far better than most his age. Thank you for allowing him to share his side. It appears he became a very loving father to his daughters, and has great introspection which should help in his grieving processing. May his life continue to heal, and grow more loving as time goes on. Thank you for not monetizing this segment. If you do in the future, it would be nice if you donate the money toward his daughters' education. They didn't ask for this, yet they did get a really good dad. So many don't have one. Absent fathers are the downfall of society... in every way imaginable. (Look it up.)

“Well, is everything going to be okay?” Way to give him comfort and hope, Dr. Oz.. Only asking the questions that would lead to sensational answers. Vili handled himself well in his responses- even though you could tell he was in pain. Dr. Oz over here only caring about ratings.

No judgement hope her children are ok.

He doesn't want to discuss the past of what happened, he wants to discuss losing the woman he loved for 24/25 years. May God bless him and his girls ❤

I want to give him a hug ...what a compassionate guy to come back to her when it counted

I think Vili is a HIGHLY articulate, sensitive and intelligent man. He will struggle with this for the rest of his life, I can see and feel the frustration and confusion within in. I hope he gets successful long term therapy so he can continue to have a healthy and beautiful life. His childhood was stolen, this is heartbreaking.

The way Vili answers is professional, he didn't have to bad mouth the mother of his kids and he didn't make himself a victim even if he was at the age of 12.❤️❤️❤️

Much respect! He's a good man of good character!! I think he stayed with Mary until his daughters were of 18 yo because he wanted his daughters under one roof and to be raised with a mother and a father because he didn't have that and wanted it for his own children. I think he knows what Mary did was wrong in regards to pursuing a child when she was an adult and in her 30s but he probably doesn't want to talk about it in depth due to his daughters with Mary!

My tears dropped for this dude watching his pain for his wife.

All love and thanks for his mom for raising such a great man all by herself. Never spoke bad abt his ex wife and this shows how great and amazing dad he is for his daughter.

I feel bad for him and his kids, but Mary Kay was a very sick person, an attractive woman who took advantage of a child, i fail to understand her actions.

He seems like such a good caring sweet man I’m so sorry for his loss.

I cried when Villi was talking abt his last day w/Mary Kay..tears were just streaming dn my face. I've followed their story from the beginning..& my heart really goes out 2 him..& their daughters..& Mary's other children..💕💕💕💕

His pain is real. His life has been complex, very complicated and difficult. I hope now, three years after Mary Kay's sad passing, that Vili and his daughters are doing well and moving forward with strength and faith.

Just like she never saw the reality of their relationship she had no reality of the fact that she was going to die.

literally cried when he cried… 😢 he seems like such a good person. it’s so heartbreaking what happened to him

He really truly loved her.prayers for yur family Villi

I would absolutely buy his book., he’s very insightful.

God bless his heart and find peace and happiness again.

I found the fact that DR OZ was asking such personal questions about his past when he was clearly grieving about his wife dying was very distasteful.

I have so much respect & admiration for this man! What a man he has become. May happiness chase him until it catches up!

He loved her to the end and beyond

People seem to believe he is making a effort to be kind to her memory, but even when divorced she was still and probably is the most significant relationship he had, an all encompassing bond. As he mentioned, she was his best friend, and at times she probably played a mother role as well. A very odd, misguided and perverse relationship hard for us to comprehend.

I think this interview was done to early. I pray for his healing and wish him and his family a fruitful life ❤️🙏🏾

He has always been such a deliberate speaker when I have seen him in interviews and that is admirable. Despite his circumstances, he has handled himself with grace and wisdom far beyond what I would have been able to do.

Malo uso, well spoken, you loved your wife became a great dad under circumstances no-one will ever understand only by what you tell us

You can still have love and grief even within a manipulative abusive relationship. Villi is obviously a layered person with a lot of different feelings.

Vili has been a really great human being. Kudos.

May god bless him and his girls 🙏✝️🙏

This man is a good person and I hope he remarried to someone close to his age .. Now is time to experience same age romance ..

Villi loved Mary, even though people like to think other wise. He was a smart kid, but also turned into a wise adult.

He is a real man

The sad thing is that he was 12 at the time but as an adult he made a clear decision of what he wanted. He also has had plenty of time in his life to make a clear decision for therapy. It is never to early or late. Right now he and their children will grieve. He chose to be with her and stay with her. Now in time he will learn how to regrow as a person without her. Maybe he find a new journey of self discovery. Bless him and his children

I hope Vili can get past this and find happiness. I am sorry for his loss but it doesn't change the way I feel about Mary Kay. He is a very kind and articulate man. He is very careful when speaking. He is a smart man. I feel for him.

He genuinely loved her. Very grown up dude. RIP Mary Kay

He's finally free of her. I hope he can finally process what was done to him as a child.

God Bless you Vili & daughters & other children of Mary Kay... Get your book out Vili, praying for ya'll

He’s finally free and has another daughter that was born in 2022. I hope he’s found what love truly is.

I sincerely hope he is doing well in life. He has always handled himself with such class and maturity.

I have a great deal of respect for him. Until you have cared for someone you love while they die of cancer you can not even begin to comprehend the toll it takes on you. GOD bless him for staying by her side. Her falling down weeks before her death is so common in these situations and so heartbreaking 🙏✝️💟

Now that his predator has passed, I pray that he embarks on a journey of self-discovery & healing. His childhood ddnt exist & naturally he fell in love w/his abuser, (Stockholm Syndrome), she was everything to him. Only God knows what his family life was like pre-Mary K, 4 whatever reason, he seemingly received no support/protection from them. It will be interesting to see what type of man he becomes in the future, both 4 himself & his children. Sending u ✨Peace✨Love✨Light sir. Praying 4 an abundant spiritual, emotional & energetic healing❤

You can tell he still doesn't grasp the abuse he suffered. I hope someday he can work through this. Really heartbreaking.

He’s an extraordinarily compassionate and caring man. 🥰🥰💕💕

I don’t have a problem with the 20 year difference but I do have a problem with the fact it was with a child. THAT’S STRAIGHT SICK!!! Period, point, blank!!!

He's in denial about his abuse. He talks about adults' "preferences" in attraction but does not mention how detrimental it is en EVERY area of development for a 12 year old child starting middle school! God, forgive me, but I'm glad she died. At the same time, I feel bad for the girls and for Vili, who is still a younger adult. Is all her fault, she is the cause of all mayhem that her new family went through and now Vili is free from his shackles (but not the psychological ones), which is why this is considered a C r i m e !!!

You can tell how hurt he still as with her passing away he truly loved her ❤

Living with that horrific judgment all their lives would have been such a weight on their Shoulders. They both picked up the broken pieces and worked hard to make the best of it and raise their daughters together. That is unique and admirable. So Sorry for your loss 🌷

Agree with it or not, no one can deny that they loved each other. He a good man, father and husband..he has plenty of life left to live

My heart goes out to Vili and his family. Vili is smart and kind and intelligent in the way he present himself.🙏🙏🙏🙏🌺

I feel compassion for him and mary

Vili has been through so much. He got blessed with two daughters but now he can finally go on with his life. He is still young.. he can finally move on... get his life together, enjoy his youth.. Best of luck Vili, take care of your beautiful daughters.

Can one really fall in love at 12 years old?? Their relationship started on meeting in her vehicle to have sex....AND she was married with a family that she betrayed! I feel bad for him.....

He seems like a really amazing man. Their daughters do too.

I mean its always sad when someone passes, a mother and wife was lost . .but i dont like how they made this seem like she was some type of good lady. Everything from the music playing is showing it as as soft case. This was gross . . If that was a guy that did this to a 12 year old girl, it would be looked at differently

No judgement . Bless this family. Things like this happen.

Ugh I just can’t get down with the fact of her being 35 and he was in the 6th grade no matter how much in love they were as adults what’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong. I’m 30 and would feel like a predator even if I were to be with an 18-21 year old 🙄😩😭 I just can’t accept it. Sorry

wow I didn't know. my condolences to the family. I know it wasn't right but there was children born from this.

My heart breaks for him and his daughters. May God bring them peace and comfort.

Shame on you Dr Oz. The way you went about asking him the questions was heartless and you showed no empathy for him. We can all be upset with what she had done but he was clearly upset and deserved more respect in his time of grieving.

His mother did an excellent job raising this mature, respectful and caring man. You go Mom. Yes, I know the backstory…I followed the case at the time….I’m old.

Wow he faced so many things at that young age: -his parents being divorced -being poor -intimate with an adult, his teacher -the whole school knew -the whole city knew -all americans knew -his mother and her family being against that (of course) -no support at all -facing many trials at 13 -having kids at 13/14 -having a kid in jail -his "love" being in prison for 7 years with his second kid -being guided his life by someone who took advantage of the weakness and naivity of a kid -his kids being confronted with that truth But maybe he would never be that great father, that gentle and kind person he is today without those experiences he made. Think about it. I wish him a great wife who takes care of him the same way he took care of Mrs Kay.

God Protect You and the Girls 🤲

Condolences, but vili is finally free. He stated it was a relief she passed so she piled no longer suffer, but he failed to mention he feels free as well🙏

People say "it would be a different story if roles were reversed" yeah sorry but it would. What she did was bizarre but honestly they are in love and have 2 kids now. It breaks my heart that he was her caregiver. He's been through so much. Hope he finds someone new.

Poor guy, he needs therapy. I hope he will find the real one🙏🏼

A fascinating story. He’s a cool guy.

What a man and Dad! After everything he has been put through his only concern is remaining polite and careful when talking about Mary for his daughters sakes. 🙏🏿

Mary Kay was a predator & a very sick woman. I think Vili is still in denial & needs time to process through what she did to him as a child!!

I do believe, in his voice he showed feelings towards the end now he has two girls to remind him of her.

Dr. Oz is cold as a bag of ice! But Vili turned out to be a decent guy. I wish him & those girls well.

Well, this certainly confirms that woman was delusional and not right in the head her entire life.

Noticed how he said he would seek some help if he was attracted to a 12yrs or would get mad if his daughters brought older men home!!

The most recent interview him & Mary did as a couple & an update on their life years after the scandal was very bizarre & even without them saying it, you can see their marriage was falling apart she tried her hardest to prove to everyone that it was all still worth the sacrifice to be with a 12yr old child & show everyone who judged her by everyone and nobody believed it would ever last & she was there to prove to the world that how this really is a happily ever after fairytale in the end so i bet she was hoping for this update to free herself of such harsh public judgement she’s gotten all these years & can be given a little slack from people who call her a pedophile still. He looked like he was very uncomfortable answering questions about his marriage in front of Mary but when he was by himself with the interviewer he was honest about their marriage & u can tell without directly saying it that he was DONE & sticks it out for his kids.with her was unhappy it seemed as though Mary was very defensive & made it seem as though they “beat the odds & are going strong all these years later” which was painfully not the case at least for Villi & you can see how he much he resents her & holds a lot of regret being he was now her age she was when she was running around with him at 12... He clearly doesn’t give her the validation she is trying to get from him that he perused her relentlessly & she said she rejected his aggressive advances until she gave in... He was not about to accept full responsibility of this affair. she wanted him to have her back when she was defending herself it was so cringy hearing her make excuses & acted like he gave her no choice she said he was in control like a grown man is with a woman &justifying that there was nothing wrong with her sleeping with him at 12 bc she there’s a technical legal loophole law she says that gives the adult a pass legally based on the consent of both parties regardless of the age difference she accepted ZERO RESPONSIBILITY for anything & shifted full blame at him for being the Pursuing aggressor, it was actually interesting seeing how as an adult now he can’t relate to being romantically involved with a child.