 But the people who knew him best say he never cared about glitz and fame. I mean, Dennis was a quiet, spiritual, loving, compassionate, passionate individual. Alice Billings was Weaver's secretary for decades and was also married to the TV star's son, Rick, for a time. She now runs a horse sanctuary in Ridgeway. Hi, Gus. Okay, let me get you more grains, Weaver.