What was Hal Ketchum's net worth and who is his wife Andrea?
COUNTRY star Hal Ketchum, 67, was reportedly worth $9million.
The New York native recently passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, including his wife Andrea, due to complications from dementia.
Who was Hal Ketchum?
Hal Ketchum was an American country music artist.
He sold over five million records in his career, with his most famous songs Small Town Saturday Night and Hearts Are Gonna Roll.
In 1998 he was diagnosed with acute transverse myelitis, an ailment of the spinal column, which forced him to relearn basic tasks, including how to walk and play the guitar.
He continued to record and would often hit the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
He was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1994.
What was Hal Ketchum's net worth?
Ketchum's net worth was estimated to be around $9million according to Primal Information.
The country star has released 11 studio albums since 1986.
With stints in the film industry, he had cameos in movies like Heartbreak Hotel and Maverick with Mel Gibson.
Ketchum was an also an artist. His work has been shown in Santa Fe in New Mexico's Pena Gallery where he had his own show in 2002.
How did Hal Ketchum die?
Ketchum died at the age of 67 due to complications of dementia.
The singer, who found fame in the 90s with critically acclaimed album Past The Point of Rescue, passed away at home.
His wife Andrea shared the sad news on his Facebook page, writing: "With great sadness and grief we announce that Hal passed away peacefully last night at home due to complications of Dementia.
"May his music live on forever in your hearts and bring you peace. Andrea."
Who is Hal Ketchum's wife Andrea?
He married his wife Andrea in 2014.
Not much is known about her as she remains a private person.
He was formerly married to Gina Ketchum between 1998-2009 and was wed to Terrell Tye before that.
Ketchum had three children with his wife Gina: Fana Rose, Ruby Joy and Sophia Grace.
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In 2019, five years after they got married, Andrea announced he was suffering from early on-set senile dementia and would no longer be touring.
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“Dementia is an exhausting and confusing illness and now it’s time for Hal to stay home with loved ones," she shared, adding that he was happy to be at home with friends and family.
The family organized a benefit concert in January 2020 to help with medical bills and raised over $20,000.
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