Bert Somerville

History
During his childhood, Bert's family was poor, which made him crave respect and power. Died of Pancreatic cancer.

It Had to Be You
Bert Somerville's funeral

Personality
Phoebe described Bert as homophobic and contemptuous toward arts. He was a person who craved control over people close to him. He was strict and detached from his daughter. Tough and uncompromising, he used his terminal illness to make Phoebe feel bad.

Romantic
First wife

Bert's first wife died during her second childbirth. Their child, a son, was born deceased. The also had a daughter, Phoebe Somerville, prior to her death. She was a Las Vegas showgirl prior to their marriage.

Second wife

Bert divorced his second wife. She is still alive, living in Reno, Nevada and did not attend his funeral. She was a Las Vegas showgirl prior to their marriage.

Lara Somerville

Bert divorced his third wife. During their marriage, they had one daughter, Molly Somerville. Soon after their divorce, Lara traveled to Aspen to celebrate her divorce. She died in a plane crash on her way to Aspen. Molly was at the time 2 years old. Prior to her marriage to Bert, she was a Las Vegas showgirl.

Phoebe Somerville
In his last conversation to his elder daughter, he told her she was his only failure.