Veteran Television news host of CNN, Fox Business Network, and the most vocal supporter of Donald Trump recently passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 78, leaving his family and followers shattered.
According to the Independent, former president Donald Trump announced the demise of Lou Dobbs Tonight’s host on Truth Social, stating, “He understood the world, and what was ‘happening,’ better than others.“
Trump continued, “Lou was unique in so many ways and loved our country. Our warmest condolences to his wonderful wife, Debi, and family. He will be greatly missed!”
Moreover, the official social media handle of the late Lou Dobbs stated, “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of ‘The Great Lou Dobbs,’ Lou was a fighter till the very end-fighting for what mattered to him the most, god, his family and the country.”
It added, “We ask for your prayers for Lou’s wonderful wife Debi, children and grandchildren.”
Talking about Lou Dobbs’ family, he was living with his second wife, Debi Lee Segura, and his kids.
Lou Dobbs has four children from his second wife, Debi Lee Segura
Lou Dobbs married the former CNN sports anchor, Debi Lee Segura, in 1982; the couple were in a happy marital relationship until Dobbs’ last breath.
The couple have raised four children together: Hillary, Michelle, Heather, and Jason.
Their daughter Hillary Dobbs is a private wealth advisor and vice president at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management located in Palm Beach, Florida, United States, where she has been working since November 2023.
Prior to that, Hillary worked as vice president and director of Equestrian at Malvern Bank, National Association, and as an associate private banker at Malvern Federal Savings Bank.
A graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in political science and government, Hillary is also one of the most successful prix riders and show jumping champions.
Hillary has won four Grand Prix classes and was named the leading open jumper rider at the 2007 Washington International Horse Show.
Furthermore, Dobbs has also represented the U.S. for the Nations Cup team that competed in Wellington, where her team won the gold medal.
Heather, the daughter of Lou and twin sister of Hillary, also competes on the hunter/jumper circuit.
However, very little information regarding Lou and Debi’s son Jason and daughter Michelle is available publicly.
Lou Dobbs has a son named Chance Dobbs with his first wife, Kathy Wheeler
Lou Dobbs and his first wife, Kathy Wheeler, had a son named Chance Dobbs; the couple divorced in the year 1981.
Furthermore, Chance Dobbs is the owner and founder of CD Home Improvements and a former field producer at CNN.
Chance also worked as the digital media director of Dobbs Creative Group from 2004 to 2008 and has 20 years of experience in broadcast news and production across media.
Moreover, Chance has a Bachelor of Arts and Communication degree from Montclair State University.
He is married to Buffie Dobbs, a creative director and graphic designer with more than 20 years of experience. The couple has two children.
Additional Information
- Lou Dobbs’ daughter, Hillary Dobbs, has a daughter and a son and often shares Lou’s picture with his grandchildren through her social media platforms.
- Since 2021, Lou Dobbs has been hosting The Great America Show on iHeartRadio and loudobbs.com until his demise.
- He was the son of Frank Dobbs, a co-owner of a propane business and Lydia Mae Hensley a bookkeeper.
- Lou has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Harvard University.
