Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated as a day when loved ones get together to tell one another how they truly feel. However, some people are not as fortunate as others in having their Valentine physically present. That’s why one New York man decided to take a couple into the apartment he shared with his partner for the last 60 years, who had passed away in December.
The video above was posted on the TikTok account @jess.mcgirr and shares a genuinely wholesome story. In the video, she wrote, “When I was walking home from the bar tonight, I asked an old man if he had a Valentine, and he told me his Valentine died in December. He then invited us into his apartment and showed us the 60 years of love they shared here in the West Village.”
Jess then documents how the man she was referring to opened his apartment doors, revealing what can only be described as a personal museum. Nearly every inch of available wall space appears to be covered with artwork, collectibles, or fixtures, with the display even spilling onto the tables beneath them. What especially caught the attention of some commenters was his collection of Mickey Mouse memorabilia. The beautiful West Village apartment reflects a lifetime of love, creativity, and achievement—especially once people in the comments discovered who the man’s partner was. It is a sweet reminder of just how small the internet can be.
Internet Was Heartwarming by the Devotion Shown to This 60-Year-Old True Love
In fact, one person commented, “His partner was Robert Heide?!” to which Jess replied, “Yes !” Robert Heide was a playwright and author who collaborated with Andy Warhol and helped write several books about the evolution of Disney’s Mickey Mouse. He passed away in December 2025.
Jess later commented on her own video, explaining that she was initially hesitant to follow the man up to his apartment. She wrote, “I did not want to go up there, but I’m so happy we did.” Other commenters were grateful they went as well, with one person saying, “Aww, his Valentine sent the 2 of you so he wouldn’t be alone 🥺”
My personal favorite reply reflected on the man’s presence in the West Village, saying, “Love this so much 🖤 Also, if he’s been there 60 years, the apartment might even be rent control, not just stabilized. People like him created the West Village as we know it, I bet he has amazing stories.”
Hopefully, he will continue sharing his life and experiences with others, just as he did with Jess.
