Debraca Denise Biography

Debraca Denise - Wiki, Age, Birthday

Debraca Foxx was born in 1957 to African-American parents. She is the adopted and step-daughter of late comedian John Elroy Sanford (Red Foxx) and mother Betty Jean Harris. Her father who adopted Debraca at the age of nine after he married her mother died on October 11, 1991, in Los Angeles, California at the age of 68 from a heart attack. Denise's parents married on 22 July 1956 but later divorced in 1975 citing personal issues. 

Relationship Status of Debraca Denise

Denise embraces a low-key life and manages to keep her personal life under the radar. Earlier in her life, she was in a relationship with ex-boyfriend Jackie Jackson. But, according to some sources, Debraca married husband Ralpha Russell in June 1975 to a Los Angeles-based businessman.

The two walked down the aisle in a ceremony held in the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Their wedding cost was around $40,000. The bride donned a white chiffon gown by the Beverly Hills-based designer Holan Miller. Not to mention, Deimoin Schott served as the best man. As for the maid of honor, she was Antoinette Woods.

What does Debraca Denise do for a Living?

Debraca comes from wealthy and celebrated family background. After all, Denise is the legal daughter of Redd Foxx. But, it wasn't always sunshine for Denise as her dad left behind a debt of $3.6 million in taxes, though Mr. Red Foxx reportedly possessed a net worth of $3.5 million.

The Missouri native, however, made a huge amount of income not just as a stand-up comedian, but also as an actor. Denise was initially appointed as the administrator of his estate. However, in no time, the actor's fourth wife, Ka Ho Foxx, accused Debraca of mishandling the funds.

It's not that Denise only enjoyed the luxury lifestyle built by her parents but she also earned her name and fame for starring in a few television series such as Sanford and Son (1972), Sanford (1980), and Unsung Hollywood (2014). 

Debraca Foxx and Ka Ho Foxx Legal Issues

Redd Foxx's fourth spouse Ka Ho Foxx claimed Denise failed to provide accounts and receipts of revenue "received in royalties, residuals, and licensing deals" after the death of her father. Denise was also accused of spending money for personal use which was meant to pay for the estate's tax. 

Debraca Foxx's Father's Marriage and Divorces

Debra's dad Red Foxx married and divorced four times in life. Evelyn Killebrew was the first wife of Foxx whom he married in the year 1948. But, the couple announced their divorce after three years in 1951.

Followed the divorce from the first wife, Red tied the knot with his second spouse Betty Jean Harris on 22 July 1956 in a private wedding ceremony. Sadly, Red and Jean decided to split in 1975 for unknown issues.

Subsequently, the comedian got romantically linked to his third wife of Korean origin Yun Chi Chung on 31 December 1976 but the pair divorced on 11 September 1981. Likewise, Foxx's fourth marriage was to Ka Ho Cho on 8 July 1991. They remained husband and wife for four months until Foxx's death in October 1991. They didn't have any children. 

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