Marta Fitzgerald

A native of Titusville Florida, Marta Fitzgerald is a retired aerobics instructor. However, she is best known as the former or third wife of American Conservative media icon and political commentator, Rush Limbaugh.

Rush was best known for hosting The Rush Limbaugh Show, and AM, and FM radio stations. Today let's find out interesting details about Marta in the following sections.

Unsuccessful Married Life With Rush Limbaugh

Sixty years old Marta Fitzgerald is a single lady today. But she is a divorced woman who was previously married to her late husband, Rush Limbaugh.

They tied the knot on May 27, 1994, in a private ceremony. They got married at the house of the U.S. Supreme Court and officiated by JusticeClarence Thomas. They first met through the online service CompuServe in 1990. This was the third nuptials for Rush and the second for Marta.

However, the duo filed the divorce petition on June 11, 2004, after being together for over a decade. And he was the one who announced their separation throughout his Radio show. And their divorce was finalized in December 2004. 

Together, they had no kids. But Fitzgerald has two children from her past marital relationship. It is still unknown who the father of her babies is.

Rush's Other Marital Relationship

Prior to Marta and Rush marriage, the political commentator had been divorced twice. His first marriage was with Roxy Maxine McNeely at age of 26. She worked at radio station WHB as a sales secretary in Kansas City.

They got hitched on September 24, 1977, and had divorced on July 10, 1980, citing "incompatibility". The next year, Limbaugh got married for the second time to the college student and usherette, Michelle Sixta in 1983. The couple parted their ways in 1990.

Then, in 1994, he remarried Marta and split in 2004. That same year, Rush started dating a CNN news anchor, Daryn Kagan in September 2004. Their relationship ended in February 2006.

At the time of his death, he was still married to his fourth time, Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, an events planner. The couple who had a 26-year age difference between them first met when Rush was still married to Marta. They married on June 5, 2010, in Palm Beach, Fla.

Rush Dies at Age 70

Limbaugh, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by ex-president Donald Trump, has passed away on February 17, 2021. He was 70. 

Rush died after suffering from advanced lung cancer. Kathryn announced the death of his radio show, The Rush Limbaugh Show saying: "I, like you, very much wish Rush was behind this golden microphone right now welcoming you to another exceptional three hours of broadcasting,".

What is Marta Fitzgerald Net Worth?

Marta Fitzgerald has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. She is a former aerobics instructor and also worked for young people's magazine, the chief and publisher of Vent as an editor.

Her late husband, Rush Limbaugh had an impressive worth of $600 million during the time of his death. He was regarded as one of the highest-paid radio personalities for nearly two decades straight. All thanks to his audience of more than 15 million weekly.

Limbaugh made annually $85 million as a salary, bonuses, and personal appearance fees. In 2001, he signed the $285 million contract of 8 years and also signed an 8-year $400 million contracts with Clear Channel in 2008.

Bio and Early Life

Marta Fitzgerald was born on December 10, 1960, in the United States. Further, she has not revealed her family background to the media. So far, she earned a degree from the University of North Florida in Journalism.