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Willard Scott Biography

Updated On 29 Nov, 2018 Published On 26 May, 2017
Willard Scott
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Facts of Willard Scott

Date of Birth :
Age : 90 years old
Family Name : Scott
Birth Country : United States
Birth Sign : Pisces

Relationship short Statistics of Willard Scott

What is Willard Scott marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): Married
How many children does Willard Scott have ? (name): 2 Children
Is Willard Scott having any relationship affair ?: No
Is Willard Scott Gay ? Don't Know

William Herman Scott, Jr. is an American weather presenter, author, television, personality, actor, clown, comedian, and radio personality. He is best known for his TV work on the Today show and as the creator and original portrayer of Ronald McDonald. William also served as a DJ and weatherman in Washington, D.C, from 1950 to 1972. Scott is best known for wishing birthday to centenarians each day on NBC’s Today show.

Early Life Of Willard Scott

Willard (b. March 7, 1934)was born in Alexandria, Virginia and attended George Washington High School. Scott showed an interest in broadcasting and at age of 16 in 1950 worked as an NBC page at WRC-Am, NBC’s owned and operated radio station in Washington, D.C. He then attended American University where he worked alongside fellow student Ed Walker at WAMU-Am, the University’s radio station. Scott graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and religion from American University.

Willard Scott's Career And Achievement

He served as a radio jockey and weatherman at various stations in Washington, D.C. from 1951 to 1972. He began reporting the weather for NBC affiliate WRC-TV in 1968. Scott officially ended his 65-year career with NBC on December 15, 2015. 

Scott is the author and co-author of seven books, including America Is My Neighbourhood and The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune.

Willard Scott's Personal life

Scott was married to his wife Mary Dwyer Scott, but she died in October 2002 due to cancer. These two married in 1959. They had been married for 43 years and raised two daughters together, Mary Scott and Sally Scott.

Willard also has two grandchildren John and Sally. In April 2014, Scott tied the knot once again to his longtime girlfriend. He married his old colleague named Paris Keena in April 2014. They wedded in Fort Myers, Florida at the age of 80. They have been together for about 11 years. 

Willard Scott with his wife Paris Keena

Source: Daily Mail

Scott met his wife, who is believed to be 57, for the first time in 1977 when they worked for TV station WRC in Washington. The pair is living a happy life with no signs of getting a divorce.

Willard Scott's Net Worth

Willard is a famous actor, comedian, author, media personality with an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars.

Willard Scott Married

First Marriage with Mary Dwyer Scott

Mary Dwyer was married to TV personality Willard Scott from 1959 until her death in 2002. She died because of cancer. Mary gave birth to two children Mary and Sally.

Second Marriage with Paris Keena

Paris and Scott met first met in 1977 when she was working at WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. They have been together for 11 years as a couple since 2003.These two don’t have children together.

Willard Scott Children

DAUGHTER : Mary

Mother: Mary Dwyer

Mary Dwyer gave birth to her first child, a baby girl, Mary.

DAUGHTER : Sally

Mother: Mary Dwyer

Sally is the second child of Mary and Willard Scott.

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