Sherrill Sajak is the ex-wife of Pat Sajak, an American game show host and actor. 79 year-old Sherrill came to the limelight after she became Pat Sajak’s wife in a marriage that lasted for seven years.
Sherrill met Pat for the first time in 1978 at a party organized by one of their mutual friends. The duo got talking and before long, they started a relationship that led to marriage. Pat and Sherrill eventually tied the knot the next year in 1979 and they went on to live together for the ensuing seven years before deciding to go their separate ways. Though their union did not produce any kids, Sherrill was already a mother of one from her previous relationship.
Summary of Sherrill Sajak’s Biography
- Full Name: Sherrill Sajak
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 1945
- Sherrill Sajak’s Age: 79 years old
- Ethnicity: White
- Nationality: American
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Sherrill Sajak’s Husband: Pat Sajak
- Sherrill Sajak’s Children: One
- Sherrill Sajak’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 5 inches
- Sherrill Sajak’s Height in Centimetres: 165 cm
- Famous For: Being the ex-wife of Pat Sajak
Who is Sherrill Sajak?
Sherrill Sajak is an American celebrity ex-wife who was the first wife of the “Wheel of Fortune” host, Pat Sajak, to whom she was married for seven years. Sherrill was born sometime in 1945 in the United States. Her ethnicity is white though her nationality is obviously American.
Thanks to her penchant for always evading publicity, the former American celebrity spouse has managed to keep other aspects of her life under wraps. Information like her exact place of birth, exact date and month of birth, and the identities of her parents and siblings are not known.
With that said, we must not neglect to acknowledge tidbits from the media claiming that she grew up in a Christian household with a father, who earned his living in the real estate world. Sherrill’s mum was said to be a homemaker, but she is late and so is her husband.
Sherrill is an animal lover and loves to keep cats. Over the years, the septuagenarian has kept several feline friends and while many have died, she still lives with three. The former American celebrity wife spends her leisure time reading, and watching interesting movies. She also loves to travel.
Sherrill Sajak’s Education was in the United States
Born and brought up in America, Sherrill Sajak acquired all her academic qualifications in the country. While she was in elementary school, Sherrill displayed a healthy dose of interest in modeling and acting and wanted to forge her career in the entertainment industry but was discouraged by her parent who wanted her to earn a college degree first.
The name of her high school is not known, but during those days, Sajak excelled in creative writing and sporting activities, such as soccer. She matriculated in 1963 and proceeded to obtain a college degree though the details have remained under wraps. The only fact that is known about Sherrill’s university education is that she completed her studies in 1967 and was awarded a Bachelor’s degree. The details about her course of study have never been disclosed to date.
How Did Sherrill Sajak and Pat Sajak Meet?
It is common knowledge that Sherrill Sajak and her ex-husband, Pat Sajak, first crossed paths sometime in 1978 and their first meeting occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. At that time, Pat had already completed his service in the Vietnam War where he functioned as Disc Jockey for several years. It was after he returned from Vietnam and worked with WSMIt (a radio station located in Nashville) that he met Sherrill.
We were made to understand that both of them attended a party hosted by one of their mutual friends. The duo got talking and found out that they had a lot in common and a romantic relationship ensued.
It is common knowledge that the status of a single mum is likely to scare some men away from a woman, but obviously not Pat. The disc jockey didn’t let the fact that his love interest was already a first-time mum deter him from asking her out and he eventually took her son in his stride as their dalliance blossomed.
Pat eventually popped the big question to his then-girlfriend and it goes without saying that he received an answer in the affirmative.
When did Sherrill Sajak Become Pat Sajak’s Wife?
The couple eventually tied the nuptial knot in a 1979 wedding ceremony, though it was said to be a private affair with just family and close friends present. The reason why Sherrill Sajak and her spouse opted to go with a private affair was that Pat was not yet popular and the money was obviously in short supply at that time.
The couple’s small-scale wedding comes in sharp contrasts when compared to Pat’s second nuptials in 1989 which came with all shades of extravagance. It was a top-notch celebrity affair with the guest list comprising some of the crème de la crème of the entertainment world. The security guards on the ground that day were nothing short of a large contingent while People Magazine got the exclusive publishing right.
After they returned from their honeymoon, Sherrill Sajak and her spouse Pat settled down to marital life with the DJ playing the role of a stepfather to her son and he was really good with the boy. With time, his career began to blossom as KNBC (a Los Angeles-based TV station) offered him the job of a weatherman in the outlet.
Things were all looking rose for the couple as Pat achieved one career milestone after another. However, things came to a head when he was finally appointed to be the substantial host of a TV game show called, Wheel of Fortune in 1983. The game show was already very popular at the time of Pat’s appointment as it had existed for several years with tremendous success. Thus, it goes without saying that it would catapult him into stardom.
The new position was a major achievement for the Sajak family as it came with huge paychecks which meant that their scrimping days were finally over and done with but that was obviously not the case.
Pat’s new position did not just bring more income, it also came with more fame and soon, the former weatherman was too busy to have quality time for family. This new development led to a lot of friction in their union leading to a separation
Sherrill Sajak Ex-Husband is an Actor and Game Show Host
Pat Sajak works in the entertainment industry as an actor and game show host. He previously worked with a few radio and television stations and was a DJ and weatherman.
Born in the United States on the 26th of October 1946, Pat was given the full moniker Patrick Leonard ‘Pat’ Sajdak but chose to go with the diminutive of his first name and his last name.
Growing up in Chicago, the famous TV show host attended Farragut High School, where he played active football and functioned as a major contributor to the academic institution’s newspaper.
Following his matriculation in 1964, Sherrill Sajak’s ex-husband went to enroll with Columbia College Chicago, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor’s degree. Pat came from a poor family background, thus he had to put in hours of work at Palmer House Hotel to see himself through the university. During that period, he also worked with the WEDC radio station from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Upon his graduation, the then-blossoming actor cum TV show host enlisted with the United States Army and was drafted to the American Forces Vietnam Network, where he served as a DJ.
Returning from the US Army in the early part of the 1970s, Pat went to Murray, Kentucky to work with a radio station before joining Nashville’s WSM, where he played pop music all day long. His first time on TV happened when he started anchoring a five-minute newscast for WSM-TV (a sister station to WSM). After he worked for a short while, Sherrill Sajak’s ex-husband moved over to Los Angeles’ KNBC-TV in 1977 to become a weatherman.
His big break came in 1981 when he was hired and appointed to host the popular TV game show, “Wheel of Fortune”. Pat has anchored both daytime and evening versions of Wheel of Fortune for a very long time, earning him a spot on Guinness World Records” book as the longest-running game show host globally. He has since hosted other shows, including “Dawn Buster,” and is a 19-time Daytime Emmy Awards nominee, winning three.
As an actor, Pat has appeared in Airplane II: The Sequel, Days of Our Lives, Rugrats, The King of Queens, and more.
Does Sherrill Sajak Have Children with Pat Sajak?
Sherrill Sajak’s marriage with her ex-husband, Pat Sajak didn’t produce any children, however, she was already a mother of one before she met and fell in love with the famous game show host.
To date, Sherrill has not deemed it necessary to reveal the name of her son. Fans were only told that she gave birth to a boy and he is all grown up and forging his own path in life.
Also, Pat’s ex-wife didn’t bother to reveal the identity of the man who sired her son, though there was a time it was speculated that she was married and divorced before meeting Pat. This piece of information led many to conclude that her first husband may be her son’s father.
Pat and Sherrill Divorced in 1986
Pat and Sherrill Sajak’s union was barely seven years old when the duo decided to go their separate ways in 1986. They filed for a divorce which was finalized before the end of the year. Perhaps because they didn’t have any kids, the process of their divorce and separation was said to be a simple one, though the fine details are not known.
With their divorce done and dusted, fans of the famed game show host sought to know the reasons behind their split but to date, both Sherrill and Pat have remained tight-lipped over the issue.
There was a time that rumors ran rife about Pat was cheating on Sherrill with an unidentified woman but this was never confirmed. Another account claimed that it was Pat’s newfound fame with the game show that created a rift between them. Being unable to handle the ensuing popularity and her husband’s constant absence from home, Sherrill decided to throw in the towel and ask for a divorce.
What does Pat Sajak’s Ex-wife Do for a Living?
Living her life away from the prying eyes of the media and the general public did a lot of things for Sherrill Sajak and top among them is keeping her career life under wraps. To date, nothing has been said about her career endeavors before she met her celebrity ex-spouse, and what she is doing post-divorce has never been disclosed. However, there were claims that Sherrill was a fellow upward professional like Pat Sajak when they first crossed paths in 1978.
We were also told that she welcomed a son at the age of 20 from a previous relationship and had to struggle through life as a single mother working very hard to take care of her child. However, how she managed to survive six years as a working single mother is not known.
Where Is Sherrill Sajak Now?
Sherrill Sajak had nothing to do with the limelight before her marriage to the celebrity game show host and after their union was dissolved, she wasted no time in cutting all ties with the media and the general public.
Since then, getting information on what she is currently doing with her life has proved difficult. However, it is common knowledge that her son was still in his teens at the time of her divorce and Sherrill obviously dedicated her time to raising him.
In addition to her son, Sherrill, who is an animal lover, also kept some cats. At the last count, her feline friends were numbered three, though several have died over the years.
An avid traveler, Sherrill Sajak has touched down in all the states of America and has also visited several countries in Europe, including Italy, France, and England.
Did Sherrill Remarry After Divorcing Pat Sajak?
If what we have been reading from media sources is anything to go by, then Sherrill Sajak never bothered to enter into another marriage after she got divorced from Pat. As earlier mentioned, she was only interested in bringing up her son alongside several household pets.
However, the story is totally different for her ex-husband Pat who wasted no time in moving on with his life. The famous game show host married model and photographer, Lesly Brown, whom he met in 1988 when Lesly was 23 while Pat was 42. The couple exchanged wedding vows the next year in 1989, precisely on the 31st of December.
Unlike his first marriage to Sherrill which didn’t produce any children, Pat and Lesly share two children – a son, Patrick Michael Sajak (born on September, 22nd, 1990 and a daughter, Maggie Marie Sajak, (born on January, 5th, 1995).
