Troy Dendekker is the wife of Bradley Nowell, the the late American musician who served as the lead singer and guitarist of the ska-punk band Sublime. Troy Dendekker was born 8 March 1971 and is 53 years old in 2024.
Troy has primarily been identified in the media as Nowell’s widow since her husband’s passing. She has also continued in the tradition started by the band in the 1990s because of the identification and recognition she got as the singer’s wife. Here is what we know about her since the passing away of her husband.
Summary of Troy Dendekker’s Biography
- Full name: Troy Dendekker
- Gender: Female
- Date of birth: born 8 March 1971
- Troy Dendekker’s Age: 53 years
- Nationality: American
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Troy Dendekker’s Husband: Kiki Holmes
- Troy Dendekker’s Children: Jakob James Nowell, Mary Jane, Erica Angel, and Rudi Nowell
- Troy Dendekker’s Parents: David and Robin Newton
- Troy Dendekker’s Net worth: $1 Million – $5 Million.
- Famous for: being the wife of the Late Bradley Nowell
- Troy Dendekker’s Instagram: @mamatroypma
How Old is Troy Dendekker?
Troy Dendekker is 53 years old as of 2024. She was born on 8 March 1971 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America. She is the daughter of David and Robin Newton, who are originally from Columbia, South Carolina. Not much is known about her ethnicity, but it is presumed that she is mixed race.
Apart from her parents, there is not much about other family members she may have, as nothing has been mentioned in regard to that. Troy was raised by her parents, so her early years were spent with them.
Troy keeps some details of her personal life private and so there is no available information about her early education, however, reports have it that she went to Notre Dame High School. She is also said to have studied as a substance abuse counselor while in college, although we have no information on where she did her studies.
How Troy Dendekker and Bradley Nowell Met
Troy and Nowell started dating in the early 1990s. Although it is unclear how it began, or how they met, many reports have it that they actually met while Nowell along with the Sublime band was on tour in 1993 in San Diego. The two became an item and were described as the rock and roll couple.
Troy joined the group on all of their tours and they traveled together making their relationship more fun. The love was strong and so was the connection between the two. The whole band got used to her being around and so it was not an issue when they announced that Troy was pregnant for Nowell in 1994.
The following year, Troy gave birth to their first child together, on June 25, 1995. Seeing how far they have come and the level they have taken their union to, they decided to consecrate it by getting wedded the following year. So on May 18, 1996, Troy and Nowell got married in a Hawaiian-themed marriage ceremony in Las Vegas.
Is Troy Dendekker Still Bradley Nowell’s Wife?
Troy Dendekker is no longer married to Bradley Nowell, the lead singer of the Sublime band. The duo has not been married for the past 27 years since a week after they exchanged marital vows in front of a small Las Vegas crowd. Death denied them what would have been marital bliss.
After the wedding, things between the two went pretty well, but only for a short period of time, as tragedy will always find a way to strike and chase happiness away. A week after their marriage, on the morning of May 25, the band was set to begin a five-day tour through Northern California, followed by a European and East Coast tour; Nowell was found dead in his hotel room from a heroin overdose.
What Led To Nowell Bradley’s Death?
Heroine overdose led to Nowell Bradley’s death. Nowell struggled with heroin addiction and was constantly told to get help from band members and his manager. Although it was reported that Nowell refused to get involved with drugs while he and the Sublime band were still coming up, he, however, got caught up with the pressure of doing music and meeting the expectations of fame after they released their cassette tape Jah Won’t Pay the Bills in 1991.
When he entered his twenties and witnessed his band’s success, he decided to try heroin. According to Nowell’s father, his excuse for taking the heroin was that he felt like he had to be larger than life. And since he was leading the band, leading his fans, he had to put on this persona. He heard a lot of musicians say they were taking heroin to be more creative.
Troy Dendekker’s Son With Nowell Bradley, Jakob James Nowell, is also a Ska-Punk Artist
Troy and Bradley’s first and only child together is named Jakob James Nowell. Jakob was born on June 25, 1995. The young lad was brought up by his mother who had custody of him after her husband’s passing away. In 2013, Nowell followed the path of his father as he founded the music band LAW which includes himself as a vocalist.
Just like his father, Jakob Nowell is also notable for his energetic performance and singing ability. His late father passed down to him the gift of playing the guitar as he is seen to be at ease with it when playing. As a rock star, Nowell has written and recorded a couple of songs and has for many years been part of the rock band LAW as its frontman.
Jakob is not the only son of Troy Dendekker, as she is also a proud mother of four. Along with her son, Jakob Nowell, Troy is also a mother to two daughters; Mary Jane, Erica Angel, and a son Rudi. She had all three with her second husband Kiki Holmes who she married on November 1, 2002.
Troy Dendekker’s Relationship
| Spouse (1st) | Bradley Nowell |
| Marriage Period | February 1996 – May 1996 (Bradley Nowell passed away on May 25, 1996) |
| Background | Troy Dendekker and Bradley Nowell were in a relationship for several years before getting married. They got married in a Hawaiian-themed ceremony in Las Vegas. |
| Children | Jakob James Nowell (Born June 25, 1995) – son with Bradley Nowell |
| Spouse (2nd) | Kiki Holmes (exact dates of marriage not publicly disclosed) |
| Background (2nd) | After Bradley’s death, Troy Dendekker later remarried Kiki Holmes. The details of their relationship and marriage are relatively private. |
| Children (2nd) | There is no public record of Troy Dendekker having more children with her second husband, Kiki Holmes. |
What Does Bradley Nowell’s Former Wife Do for a Living?
Troy Dendekker promotes drug awareness and prevention among fans and also promotes Reggae Rock and Ska-Punk music, a music genre that her late husband was known for making while he was still alive. Although it is difficult to point out what profession she is into, her marriage to Nowell got her involved in the entertainment industry.
Troy has also made it her life’s work to help fans and artists suffering from drug addictions. Proceeds from concerts are given to non-profit organizations to support victims. As of 2019, Troy Dendekker’s net worth was estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million, approximately.
She is also involved in the music of her son Jake, whom she had together with Bradley Nowell before his passing away. Jake had picked an interest in music, especially his late father’s line of music, and Troy is always spotted being together with him in shows, recordings, and performances.
FAQs
Who is Troy Dendekker?
Troy Dendekker is the wife of the late Bradley Nowell, an American musician who served as the lead singer and guitarist of the ska-punk band Sublime. Troy is a music enthusiast, budding DJ and an advocate against drug addiction.
Did Troy Dendekker and Nowell Bradley Have a Child?
Troy Dendekker and Nowell Bradley have a child together named Jakob James Nowell. Jakob was born on June 25, 1995 and has grown up to become a musician like his late father.
What Happened To Nowell Bradley?
Nowell Bradley died of a heroin overdose May 25, 1996 at the age of 28. His ashes were cremated and spread over his favorite surfing spot in Surfside California.
Who is Troy Dendekker Married To Now?
Troy Dendekker is not married to anybody now as she has yet to remarry following Nowell’s death in 1995. She may have of course being in some relationships since the death of her husband but nothing shows she has remarried.
What is Troy Dendekker’s Net Worth?
Troy Dendekker’s net worth is between $1 to $5 million. This sum comes from her own pursuits as well as what she inherited from her late husband’s estate.