Is Lionel Richie Married? Who Is Lionel Richies Wife?
by C Hariharan
Updated May 20, 2022
Who Is Lionel Richie?
Lionel Richie is a songwriter, singer, record producer, and television judge from America. He became famous in 1970 as a songwriter. He was the co-lead singer of the funk band the Commodores. He wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers in 1980. In1981, he wrote and produced the single "Endless Love", which he recorded as a duet with Diana Ross. These have remained in the top 20 bestselling singles of all time. In 1982, Lionel launched his solo career with the album Lionel Richie. His first solo was sold above four million copies and produced the singles "My Love", "You Are", and the number one single "Truly".
Is Lionel Richie Married?
Yes, Lionel Richie was married in his past life. Presently, he is a divorcee. On 18th October 1975, Richie married his college girlfriend Brenda Harvey. The couple adopted a two-year baby girl Nicole Camille Escovedo. Their adopted child was a member of Lionel's band. They adopted Nicole legally when she was nine years old. On 21st December 1995, Richie married Diane Alexander. The couple has a son, Miles Brockman born on May 27, 1994, and a daughter, Sofia Richie born on August 24, 1998. Their married life ended in 2004, through a divorce.
Brenda Harvey(m.1975 to 1993)
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Diane Alexander (m.1995 to 2004)
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Is Lionel Richie Married Right Now?
Lionel Richie is married to none at present. He divorced his two wives, due to personal issues. In June 1988, his first wife Harvey was charged and arrested. She was charged with injury to her spouse, trespassing, resisting arrest, and Vandalism. She disturbed the peace after she found Richie at Diane Alexander's Beverly Hills apartment. Richie and Harvey divorced on 9th August 1993, after nearly 18 years of marriage. Richie was affected by throat problems and had surgery four times in four years. The conventional doctors said that he could lose his singing career. He then went to a holistic doctor, who told that the problem was simply acid reflux came from foods he used to eat before going to bed.
Lionel Richie Net Worth
Lionel Richie has a net worth of $200 Million. Lionel released his second album Can't Slow Down in 1983. It was positioned number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. That album sold over 20 million copies worldwide and became one of the best-selling albums of all time. That album contained the number-one singles "All Night Long" and "Hello". He was the co-writer for the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson, which sold over 20 million copies. His third album, Dancing on the Ceiling contained the number one single "Say You, Say Me" and the Number two title track. From 1986 to 1996, he had a break from recording. After that, he released seven studio albums. He then joined the singing competition American Idol to work as a judge, starting from its sixteenth season.
Lionel Age
Richie was born on 20th June 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama. Currently, he is 72 years old. His parents are Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. and Alberta R. Foster. His father was a U.S. Army System Analyst, while his mother was a teacher. On 4th March 2011, he appeared on NBC's show Who Do You Think You Are?. His maternal great-grandfather was the National leader of an early African-American fraternal organization. He graduated from Joliet Township High School, in Illinois. He got a scholarship to attend Tuskegee Institute, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. He became a grandfather in 2008 when Nicole Riche became the mother of a baby girl with the lead singer Joel Madden.
Is Lionel Richie Married - FAQs
Lionel Richie is a songwriter, singer, record producer, and television judge from America.
Lionel Richie is 72 years old.
Brenda Harvey and Diane Alexander were the former spouses of Lionel Richie.
Lionel Richie holds the American Nationality.
Lionel Richie has a net worth of 200 Million US Dollars.
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