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How Was The Doria Palmieri's Longtime Married Relationship With Husband Ron Reagan? How Did They First Met?

Updated On 27 Feb, 2024 Published On 15 Jun, 2018
How Was The Doria Palmieri's Longtime Married Relationship With Husband Ron Reagan? How Did They First Met?

"The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained."

Ron Reagan, the controversial political analyst, was devastated from the inside when his wife of 30 years Doria Palmieri died in 2014 due to neuromuscular disease. Former radio host, Regan is now much active in his professional career; most importantly in politics.

Has he met a new love? Is he dating someone secretly? Let's get details!

Ron Regan Dating Someone After The Death of His Wife?

Ron Reagan was broken into pieces when his wife died in 2014 after 30 years of living together. He was so dedicated to the relationship that we can say that he's a one-woman man.

Currently, he is working as a magazine journalist and hosted various talk shows. He's fully dedicated himself to his profession. He's also known for his work and dedication in the talk show Connected: Coast to Coast with Monica Crowley.

Ron Reagan touching the casket of his father during his speech in June 2004 in Simi Valley, California
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He's also known for his 'My Father at 100: A Memoir' published in 2011.

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He caused a lot of controversy over the years being a political advocate. As he's been quite active in politics after his father's death from Alzheimer's disease, he spoke many things opposite his father's beliefs, being an outspoken atheist and a strong liberal.

Besides his active professional career, he is very secretive when it comes to his personal life. He's most probably single but nothing can be assured until the star himself speaks about the fact. 

Ron Reagan's Married Life With Late Wife Doria Palmieri

Ron was married to Doria Palmieri for as long as 30 years before she passed away. Regan and the clinical psychologist haven't had any issues in their relationship ever since they married in 1980.

The couple met for the first time in 1977 at Stanley Holden's dance studio in L.A. He was still a junior while Doria helped him a lot during their dance classes.

Ron Reagan and Doria Palmieri attending Vladimir Feltsman Performance in November 1987
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After years of dating, the couple finally tied the knot in 1980 at the chambers of the Acting New York Supreme Court. The happy bride didn't wear a wedding gown instead she rocked the floor with a bulky crewneck sweater, jeans, and cowboy boots.

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The groom didn't wear a tuxedo either. He kept everything very simple jeans, a sweatshirt, and running shoes.

Ron Reagan was so much in love with his wife Doria Palmieri.
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The couple was inseparable from the day they met in 1977. Reagan explained the day,

"It wasn’t the kind of thing where he had to chase her… They just saw each other and had to be together."

Though the pair never had children, they lived together with three cats. They were still very much into each other when Doria passed away in 2014 because of a progressive neuromuscular disease.

Update: Ron Regan Remarried!

After grieving deeply for his late wife, Ron Regan decided to remarry. He tied the knot with Federica Basagni, an Italian woman who was also a friend of his late wife, Doria. Their wedding took place in July 2018 at Palazzo Cavallo.

Ron Reagan: Quick Facts

Source: Northwest Prime Time
  • Born on 20 May 1958 in Los Angeles, California.
  • His birth sign is Taurus.
  • He stands at a height of about 6.06 feet (1.85m).
  • He is the son of the late Ronald Reagan an American politician and actor and his second wife, Nancy Davis.
  • He studied and was expelled from The Webb School of California.
  • He dropped out of Yale University in 1976 to become a ballet dancer.
  • He participated in the Joffrey II Dancers.
  • He is a contributor and contributor on MSNBC cable news.
  • He is best known for co-presenting Record Breakers for the BBC.
  • He also worked as a magazine journalist and host on cable TV networks like Animal Planet.
  • In 2011, he published My Father at 100: A Memoir.
  • He has an estimated net worth of about $12 million.

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