Jim nabors was gay

Jim Nabors, forever known as the star of ’s Gomer Pyle, USMC, married his male partner of nearly 40 years, Stan Cadwallader, on Jan. 15, the retired performer and Hawaii resident told.

The pair were both gay but hid their sexualities throughout their lives until they were much older. According to rumors, Hudson and Nabors eventually had a secret marriage.