Connect with us

Celebrity Biographies

Barry Little (Jeanne Little’s Husband) Lifestyle, Age, Kids, Family, Biography & More

Published

on

Barry Little (born 1929 – died 2019) was a famous United States Interior. He is best known for being the husband of Jeanne Little.

She was an Australian entertainer, comedian, and television personality. In the year 1976, she won the Gold Logie award. The first preview of her on television was on The Mike Walsh Show. The program earned him the Gold Logie plus two other Logies.

Barry Little was best known as the husband of Jeanne Little

He is in the spotlight after the news of his wife’s death hit the headlines. At the time of his death, his age was 82 as of November 7, 2020. In 2009, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

In August 2014, Jeanne’s relatives reported that her illness had developed to the point that she no longer knew where she was or what was happening around her.

Her daughter, Katie, confirmed her mother’s passing by sharing sad notes on social media platforms. Jeanne was famous for her fashion sense, her bubbly nature and her popular catchphrase hello honey.

Marital life, spouse and children

Barry Little was married to Jeanne Little. The couple got married in the year 1971. They shared a daughter named Katie Little Poulton. Katie runs her own graphic arts studio with her partner Tim.

In addition, she is a patron of the Jeanne Little Alzheimer’s Research Fund. It has been created in her mother’s honor to raise funds for ongoing research into the disease.

In 2009, Jeanne was diagnosed with rapid-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She was cared for in a Sydney nursing home, where Barry also lived, but sadly he died in 2019.

Barry Little wife Jeanne Little with their daughter

On November 7, 2020, Jeanne also died. The lovely couple always sets goals for another couple. Although, they were never in any controversy or issue, and always helped each other through the ups and downs.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Barry Little

  • Barry died at the age of 89. Although, the details of his family have yet to be revealed.
  • According to his daughter, he was fine, but he had been physically unwell for a long time, which later became the reason for his death.
  • His exact date and month of birth are also not disclosed, although the zodiac sign of the interior decoration is not known.
  • As a child, he enrolled in a local elementary school and later joined his hometown high school. He graduated from college and earned a degree in interior design.

Barry Little with his wife and daughter Katie M. Little

  • Katie started the Jeanne Little Alzheimer’s Research Fund to raise money for the NeuRA research institute. His goal is to cure diseases of the brain.
  • His wife was such a hardworking beauty who had tremendous kindness to people. Also, she was always trying to lift people’s spirits and inspire them to make a difference.
  • In the year 1998, she also showed a photo of her and her husband Barry together on the set of Beauty and the Beast.
  • His companion Jeanne was awarded the Centenary Medal for her service to the community in 2001. In the same year, she also won the Order of Australia (OAM) Medal.
  • Her daughter Katie has also written a biography about her mother titled Catch a Falling Star.

Barry Little kid Jeanne Little wrote the book Catch a Falling Star

  • Barry was never active on social media. He always prefers life away from the spotlight. As he was so interested in fully enjoying his life.
  • In 1988, in Sydney, his wife performed at the Royal Command Bicentenary Concert before the Prince and Princess of Wales.
  • Jeanne’s theater career took off with the show called Jerry’s Girls. On the show, American director John Frost paired Little with well-known artists Marcia Hines, Debra Byrne and Judi Connelli.
Advertisement