Who is Mickey Gilley’s wife?
MICKEY Gilley was married three times before he passed away.
However, one of his wives played an instrumental role in his music career.
Who is Mickey Gilley's wife?
Mickey Gilley married three times when he was alive.
His first wife was Geraldine Gallet. They tied the knot in 1953. However, they divorced in 1961. Unfortunately, Geraldine passed away on March 6, 2010.
After Mickey's divorce from Geraldine in 1961, he married Vivian Gilley on December 27, 1962.
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The couple was together until Vivian passed away on December 13, 2019.
Vivian played an integral part in Mickey's career by first managing his club, Gilley’s, in Pasadena, Texas.
She later went on to manage Mickey's career.
Years before Vivian passed away, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and had been living in an assisted living facility since 2018.
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On December 12, 2019, Mickey Gilley made a post on Twitter a day before his wife's death : "2019 has been a year of heartbreak! My wife of 57 years has only a few hrs left. This is the saddest time of my life. Prayer is needed. Luv mg."
In 2020, Mickey married his longtime friend, Cindy Loeb. Not much is known about her, as she keeps her life away from the public.
Who is Mickey Gilley?
Mickey Gilley was born on March 9, 1936, in Natchez, Mississippi.
Mickey was a veteran country music singer and songwriter.
He initially began his career as a traditional country singer, however, he included pop music over the years to expand his fan base.
He created several hit songs such as Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time, Room Full of Roses, and Stand by Me.
At the peak of his career, he charted 42 singles in the top 40 on the US Country music chart.
Among his honors, Mickey was awarded the Key to the City of Winchester, Virginia, by Hon. David Smith.
Pasadena, Texas also renamed a road, Mickey Gilley Boulevard, in honor of Mickey.
Unfortunately, Mickey passed away on May 7, 2022.
What was Mickey Gilley's net worth?
Before his death, Mickey had an estimated net worth of approximately $20million, according to .
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His source of wealth was said to be from his music career as a singer and songwriter.
He also earned income from brand endorsements and sponsorships.
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