Ty Pennington Bio, Death, Career, Married, Wife, Family, Net Worth

Ty Pennington is an outstanding American actor who is also an author, artist, television host, and philanthropist. He was recognizable after landing gigs on the Commercial Spaces reality show and host of the ABC reality series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Speaking of the talented Pennington, most people might be wondering if the 53-year-old is alive or not, so to clear up your doubts, we are here to give you the details about Ty Pennington.

TY PENNINGTON ORGANIC

Gary Tygert Burton aka Ty Pennington was born on October 19, 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Shortly after Ty was born, his mother left her husband along with Ty and his older brother Wynn Burton. Her mother worked as a school psychologist. She continued to raise her sons until she found her love in Atlanta and got married again. Afterwards, Ty and his brother Wynn were taken in as adopted sons and changed the surname to their stepfather’s name, Pennington.

Talking about academic qualifications, Ty graduated from his high school of Sprayberry High School in Marietta. He then studied art and history at Kennesaw State University. Dissatisfied with the certificate, he again proceeded to graphic design at the Art Institute of Atlanta.

TY PENNINGTON DEAD?

Let’s end the curiosity here. After a hard search and hunt for this popular American TV host, Ty Pennington, we can confirm that he is still alive and strong.

TY PENNINGTON CAREER

While finishing his last semester in college, he began his modeling career. Then Ty hit the trail in big cities like Germany, Canada, Italy, Japan and Thailand.

Pennington is also one of America’s top authors and has published over three books, including “Home Repair Secrets Plus Cheap and Easy Projects to Transform Any Toom” published in 2003. Some of these books have even become bestsellers. He also published the quarterly magazine ‘Ty Pennington at Home’ in 2007.

Later, while his role as a carpenter on “Trading Spaces” aired from 2000 to 2003, he announced it in America and “ Makeove extreme r’, aired from 2003 to 2012, propelled him to the list of global advocates for volunteerism.

The actor worked as an agent for Abbott Nutrition and Similac SimplePac (Abbott’s baby formula packaging innovation). Adding to that, he’s also been a spokesperson for a Chicago-based mortgage lender, rate guaranteed since 2014.

TY PENNINGTON WIFE, KIDS, FAMILY

As for the relationship status, Ty is not yet married and has no plans to. However, there is the relationship with her longtime lover, Andrea Bock and they have been together for over a decade now. In 2008, Ty told reporters that he had been dating Bock for eleven years at the time and had been living happily ever since.

Seems like gaining official marriage status is not so necessary, the most important thing is to love each other. Ty and Andrea’s relationship is a perfect example. The duo have yet to produce any children, it looks like they are not ready for children yet.

TY PENNINGTON NET WORTH

Ty’s net worth is estimated at over $12 million. He earned net income by hosting television shows, performing, acting, writing and carpentry. Ty seems to travel a lot with his winnings.