The unexpected friendship struck between the young Californian man and his 89-year-old neighbour grew into a bond that has changed both their lives.
In an act of kindness that allowed Norma Cook to afford the medical care she needs while living with leukaemia, the actor has asked his elderly neighbour to move in with him.
The friendship began soon after Chris Salvatore moved into his LA apartment four years ago and introduced himself to Norma – the woman living across the hall from him.