Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- Sofia Vergara faces fresh allegations from ex-husband Joe Manganiello over the difficult final years of their marriage. The 49-year-old actor has detailed his account in his upcoming memoir Bloodlines. He reportedly describes feeling emotionally unsupported by Vergara while privately dealing with a prolonged health crisis.

According to excerpts from the memoir, Manganiello claims their relationship became emotionally distant during his illness. He alleges that Vergara refused to embrace him even when he asked for affection. He also describes their marriage as having lost its emotional connection during that challenging period.

Manganiello further claims that Vergara mocked his close bond with his Chihuahua, Bubbles. ...