"Marie-Thérèse's family expressed deep concern for her well-being, stating, 'For us it's urgent to get her out of the detention center and bring her back to France.' They highlighted the severity of her situation, emphasizing that 'given her health, she won't last a month in such conditions of detention.'"
"The story of Marie-Thérèse and Billy resembles a wartime romance, as they were separated for decades after initially meeting in the 1950s at a NATO base. Their reunion through social media in 2010 led to plans for marriage after both had lost their spouses."
Marie-Thérèse, an 86-year-old French woman, is detained in Louisiana after moving to the U.S. to marry her former love, Billy, a retired U.S. serviceman. Her family fears for her health due to the conditions in the detention center. Marie-Thérèse and Billy rekindled their romance after decades apart, having initially met in the 1950s. They reconnected through social media in 2010 and planned to marry after their spouses passed away. Her son expressed urgency in securing her release from detention, citing her fragile health.
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