Joan Marie Rosich Biography

Personal Life of Joan Marie Rosich

Joan Marie Rosich was best known as the late mother of TV host Vanna White. Joan previously married her husband, Miguel Angel Rosich. The lovely pair walked down the aisle at Pinellas, Florida. 

Joan Marie Rosich with her daughter Vanna White. SOURCE: Instagram(@officialvannawhite)

In addition, the couple shared a good bond in their initial years. However, they began to face highs and lows in their married life. So, the duo parted ways when Miguel left the family. Following the separation, the two got divorced a few years later.

After the divorce, Joan Marie Rosich shared the vows for the second time with Herbert Stackley White Jr. Unfortunately; the marriage ended with Joan's death at the age of 44. She passed away in 1980 at her home in North Carolina.

Joan Marie Rosich - Mother of Vanna White

Joan Marie Rosich is a late mother to Vanna White, born in 1957 in South Carolina. White was raised by her mother and her stepfather, Herbert. Joan was only three years of age when she was legally adopted & grew up taking the last name of her stepdad.

Vanna White with her two grown-up kids. SOURCE: Instagram(@officialvannawhite)

Moving on, Vanna married restaurant owner George Santo Pietro on 31 December 1990. After over a decade of marriage, they divorced, citing personal differences in November 2002. Vanna is a mother of two kids. Her first child is Nicholas Pietro, born after her first miscarriage, and her youngest daughter is Giovanna Pietro. 

Joan's daughter Vanna has been in a longtime relationship with John Donaldson. The two met in 2012 through the help of her mutual friend. Despite being together for over 12 years, the duo hasn't married yet. In a recent 2023 interview, White said that she feels like they are married as they have been together for so long.

In the past, Vanna had a lovey-dovey link up with an actor named John Gibson & they eventually got engaged in 1986, but the love story ended with Gibson being killed in a plane crash.

How Rich Was Joan Marie Rosich?

The net worth of Joan Marie Rosich is not disclosed. But speaking of her famous daughter Vanna in 1982 became the regular host of Wheel of Fortune. Then in 1987, she launched her autobiography, Vanna Speaks! Vanna portrayed the character of Venus in the NBC television film Goddess of Love.

Here's the video of Vanna White on her secret to staying young.

Not to mention, Vann has a glorious career, and her net worth of $90 million is proof of it. She's considered one of the wealthiest television personalities and actresses. In 1992, Vanna was recognized as the television's most frequent clapper by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Apart from this, Vanna's movies always impressed the audience and did a satisfactory job at the box office. She was awarded $403,000 when she sued Samsung Electronics for featuring her in one of the parody videos in 1993.

Quick Facts - Joan Marie Rosich

Vanna White with her spouse John Donaldson. SOURCE: Instagram(@officialvannawhite)

• Joan Marie Rosich was born in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.
• She was the adopted daughter of Luther Romain Nicholas.
• Her paternal grandparent was Charles B. Nicholas.
• Sarah Helen Kimball and Luther Romain Nicholas are her uncle and aunt.
• Her spouse Miguel was born in Cuba, while her parents were from Spain.

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