While some people crumble under the pressure, others gather the courage to face their challenges. One such brave person is Taya Kyle, widow of the late Navy Seal Chris Kyle. Her husband was a national hero and was considered the deadliest sniper in American history. He later lost his life, but his widow, Taya, did not allow his death to overwhelm her. Rather, she rose to become a writer, activist and inspiration to many. Find out more about her incredible story including her biography and age, children, net worth and current marital status here.
Taya Kyle Bio
Taya Renae Kyle (née Studebaker) was born on the 4th of September 1974. Her father’s name is Kent Studebaker while her mother’s name is Kim. She also has a sister named Ashley Brittell, née Studebaker. Her father, Kent, is a public office holder and mayor of Lake Oswego, a city in the state of Oregon. Taya Kyle grew up in different parts of Portland, including Gladstone and Lake Oswego. While there are no specific details about her education, there is no doubt that she is well educated.
husband and children
Taya Kyle was married to former Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who was born in Odessa, Texas on th April 1974. He was educated at Midlothian High School and after graduating worked as a ranch hand for his father. He was also a professional bull rider but retired after an arm injury. Chris Kyle joined the military in 1999 and qualified as a member of the Elite Navy Seal. He spent ten years in the military during which he completed four tours of Iraq. During that time, he racked up as many as 150 kills, making him the deadliest sniper in American history. Chris Kyle retired from the Navy in 2009 and received various medals for his service.
Taya Kyle first met her husband in San Diegobar in 2001. They liked each other and began a relationship. The couple in love wasted no time in 2002, getting married the next year. Their marriage produced two children – a son named Colton and a daughter named McKenna. It must be noted that the couple’s marriage spanned the duration of Chris’ tour of duty in Iraq. The fact that he wasn’t at war put a lot of pressure on Kyle and the kids. She always feared for his safety and became concerned when there were military casualties in Iraq. Chris himself valued his family, but wanted to serve his country.
Chris Kyle’s death
Taya Kyle’s husband Chris left the Navy in 2009 but kept busy by setting up a private military training company. He also supported many charitable programs, particularly for disabled veterans. In addition, Chris Kyle wrote a bestseller about his life story. The book is titled American Sniper and describes his personal and military service. The book was a national bestseller and spurned the 2014 film – American Sniper. The film was directed by Harrison Ford and starred Sienna Miller as Taya Kyle. Bradley Cooper, on the other hand, portrayed Chris.
The film was a commercial and critical hit, grossing more than $500 million on a budget of $58 million. It also received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Chris Kyle sadly lost his life on the 2nd of February 2013. He was shot and killed by a Marine Corps veteran named Eddie Routh. He had been helping Routh who was suffering from PSTD. His death devastated his community and family. He was born on February 12th , 2013 and received a hero’s funeral. Routh was later sentenced to life in prison without parole.Wealth (income and earnings)
Taya Kyle has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. Since the death of her husband, Kyle has been an author and activist. She wrote her own autobiography entitled American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith and Renewal. She is also an advocate for issues affecting war veterans and their families. She believes that the government should provide them with better job opportunities and the health services they need. Her passion for the cause obviously stems from her personal experience.
Did she remarry?
Taya Kyle has not married since the death of her husband. While he lived and served in Iraq, her late husband believed he might not survive the war. He therefore urged her to find love again if anything should happen to him. Despite these admonitions, Kyle still refuses to return to the dating pool. According to her, this is because she still loves her husband and still feels married to him. However, she has revealed that if she is to love again, it will happen. However, if it isn’t meant to be, she’ll still be fine with that. Her main focus now is raising her children.
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