Geraldo Rivera has been married five times to different women. His first wife was Linda Coblentz whom he married in 1965, and his subsequent spouses include Edith Vonnegut, Sherryl Raymond, Cynthia Cruickshank “C.C.” Dyer, and Erica Michelle Levy who he married in the year 2013.
Geraldo Rivera’s first marriage was to Linda Coblentz whom he married in 1965, Edith Vonnegut followed a year later, and Sherryl Raymond became his wife in 1976. Even after three rejections, Geraldo never gave up on companionship as he went on to wed Cynthia Cruickshank “C.C.” Dyer in 1984. However, the marriage would crumble a few years later. Notwithstanding, Geraldo’s resilience in finding a life partner will finally pay off as he’s been married to Erica Michelle Levy for almost two decades now. Here is the truth behind Geraldo Rivera’s marriage life.
How Many Wives Has Geraldo Rivera Had?
So far, Geraldo Rivera has been married five times. The prolific journalist, author, attorney, and political commentator for the Fox News Channel has been married to Linda Coblentz, Edith Vonnegut, Sherryl Raymond, Cynthia Cruickshank, and currently, Erica Michelle Levy.
Geraldo Rivera Was Married to Linda Coblentz for Four Years
Linda Coblentz is Geraldo Rivera’s first wife. The pair officially got married on August 20, 1965, with families and loved ones as witnesses. The wedding ceremony was grand and was the talk of the town. In the first few years of their marriage, it was rosy and the two never had any major controversies. However, toward their fourth anniversary, their love began to deteriorate. Their marriage barely marked the fourth year before they decided to call things off.
However, on the record, Geraldo and Linda were married for four years. Their divorce was finalized in 1969. The couple never revealed the cause of their untimely divorce. And during the years they were together, they never produced any children.
Since the divorce, Linda Coblentz hasn’t been linked to any man so it’s not known if she had any other relationships or remarried. While her love life has been hidden from the public, her ex-husband’s has been in the news.
What Happened to Geraldo Rivera and Edith Vonnegut’s Marriage?
Two years after divorcing Linda Coblentz Geraldo Rivera met Edith Vonnegut who is the daughter of a legendary author named Kurt Vonnegut. Their relationship attracted some public attention due to Edith’s connection to the literary world.
Geraldo and Edith got married in 1971 to the joy of families and well-wishers. However, things went quiet about their relationship a few months after their wedding. It came as a shock to many after the couple announced their divorce in 1975.
So, they were married for only three years. But up till this day, the reason for their unexpected divorce remains a mystery. The was unable to track Edith after the divorce, so it’s not known if she remarried or not.
Why Did Sherryl Raymond Divorce Geraldo Rivera?
Sherryl Raymond was the third wife of Geraldo Rivera. She is a renowned talk show host and investigative reporter who was famous in the early 1970s. Although details of how Sherryl ans Geraldo met are unknown, it is believed that they met as colleagues in the same profession.
Geraldo Rivera got married to Sherryl Raymond in 1976, barely a year after divorcing Edith Vonnegut. This time, Geraldo’s marriage lasted longer than his first two. He was married to Sherryl for seven years (between 1976 and 1984) before their union fell apart. The reason their marriage failed is yet to be disclosed.
The pair share a son named Miguel Rivera who was born in July 1979. Although Sherryl took custody of Miguel, Geraldo is still in a healthy relationship with him.
Geraldo Rivera‘s Marriage to Cynthia Cruickshank Lasted For Over a Decade
Geraldo Rivera got married to his fourth wife, Cynthia Cruickshank, also known as C.C. Dyer, on 11 July 1987. This time, his marriage lasted for thirteen years. However, he divorced Cynthia in 2000.
Nonetheless, they had beautiful memories while they were married, and produced two kids; a son named Gabriel and a daughter called Isabella. Like all his previous marriages, the reason why C.C. Dyer and Geraldo divorced is not known.
Although Cynthia Cruickshank is not a public figure like Geraldo Rivera, she has been involved in several philanthropic endeavors. She is notable for supporting causes such as education and health. However, it is not known if she later remarried after her divorce from Geraldo.
Who is Geraldo Rivera‘s Present Wife, Erica Michelle Levy
Geraldo Rivera‘s wife, Erica Michelle Levy, is a TV producer who worked for NBC Universal. She was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, on 30 January 1975 to the late Howard Levy (who died of prostate cancer on September 26, 2007) and Nancy Levy.
Erica was a student at the University of Wisconsin, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in communications. After graduation, she moved to New York and was employed at NBC Universal, where she worked as a producer. It was when she started working at Geraldo’s CNBC show, Rivera Live, in 2001 that she met her current husband, Geraldo Rivera.
Erica Michelle Levy and Geraldo Rivera got married in August 2003. Their marriage was held in New York City, at the Central Synagogue, situated on the east side of midtown Manhattan. The couple went on a honeymoon in southern France shortly after tying the knot.
Geraldo Rivera is 32 Years Older than Erica
At the time of their marriage, Geraldo was 60 years old while Erica was 28 years old. The couple share a 32-year gap. However, despite their age difference, they have remained happily married for over two decades.
Erica has a child for Geraldo; a girl named Solita Liliana Rivera who was born on 2 August 2005. The couple currently live together with their daughter in a two-house compound in Edgewater, New Jersey, near the George Washington Bridge. So far there’ve been no controversies or rumors of divorce between Geraldo Rivera and his wife, Erica Michelle Levy.