Who is Dede Robertson’s husband Pat Robertson?
OHIO native Adelia “Dede” Robertson made a name for herself alongside her husband after launching the Christian Broadcasting Network.
On April 20, 2022, it was announced that Dede had passed away at the age of 94.
Who is Dede Robertson’s husband Pat Robertson?
Dede and Pat Robertson first tied the knot in 1954.
Born March 22, 1930, Pat, 92, is known today as an American media mogul, televangelist, political commentator, former Republican presidential candidate, and former Southern Baptist minister.
As an advocate for Christian ideology, he famously founded CBN in 1960 alongside his wife.
He is also the founder, chancellor, and CEO of Regent University.
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When did Pat Robertson run for president?
Pat is a member of the Republican Party and ran in the 1988 presidential election.
However, shortly after announcing his campaign, he withdrew from the race when his support started to decrease.
According to Britannica, Pat’s campaign focused primarily on supporting school prayer and opposing abortion.
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He then went on to start the Christian Coalition, an influential conservative political organization.
Do Pat and Dede have any kids together?
Prior to Dede’s passing, the couple welcomed four children together.
Their children include sons Gordon and Tim, and daughters Elizabeth and Anne.
Gordon famously stepped into the family business and took over as CEO of CBN in 2007, after his father stepped down.
Tim also followed in his father’s footsteps and served as the chief executive of International Family Entertainment Inc, according to The Wall Street Journal.
As for the couple’s daughters, they tend to stay out of the spotlight as not much information is available about them.
The couple now has 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
What is Pat Robertson’s net worth?
Prior to Pat’s political career, he obtained his law degree from Yale University, which is also where he met Dede.
Despite having a J.D. degree, there is no record of him passing the bar or practicing law, but that has not stopped him from earning millions.
As of April 2022, Pat has an estimated net worth of $100million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
This number comes from his business ventures and political career.
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