What happened to Willie Geist and did he sustain an eye injury? Here’s everything we know about MSNBC’s host.
Willie Geist, aka William Russell Geist, is a well-regarded television personality and journalist.
He is currently a co-anchor of MSNBC’s Morning Joe. Additionally, he hosts Sunday Today with Willie Geist.
Mr. Geist is also a correspondent for NBC News and NBC Sports. He has previously hosted NBC’s Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.
Besides, Willie co-authored two books, “Good Talk, Dad” and “American Freak Show: The Completely Fabricated Stories of Our New National Treasures”.
He wrote Good Talk, Dad, with his father Bill Geist in 2014.
On a personal front, he was born on May 3, 1975, in Evanston, Illinois. He is 46 years old currently.
Geist’s older brother, Libby Geist Wildes is an academy award-winning documentary film producer. He produced documentaries like O.J.: Made In America and The Last Dance.
What Happened To Willie Geist? Eye Injury Details
As of now, Willie Geist is perfectly fine and healthy.
Also, there is no news of him sustaining an eye injury in the media.
However, Willie’s father, Bill Geist, suffers from Parkinson’s disease. Bill confirmed the news on CBS Sunday Morning on July 1, 2012.
Further, Bill, 76, is a retired author, columnist, and television journalist. He began his career with the Chicago Tribune’s Suburban Trib subsidiary as a reporter and columnist in 1972.
In 1987, Bill joined CBS as a correspondent and worked in several of its programs until his retirement. He retired from the program on September 16, 2018.
Moreover, Willie ran a half-marathon for his father and others with Parkinson’s disease.
Willie Geist Wife- Who Is He Married To?
Willie Geist is married to his wife Christina Sharkey.
They are high school sweethearts and first met in 6th-grade homeroom class at George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood.
Willie and Christina tied the knot on May 24, 2003, in Humacao, Puerto Rico. His wife is the founder and CEO of Boombox Gifts, which creates a collection of personal messages and photos from loved ones.
Furthermore, Christina is also a strategist and New York Times best-selling children’s book author. Her first children’s book entitled Buddy’s Bedtime Battery was published in September 2016.
Similarly, her second book, Sorry Grown-Ups, You Can’t Go To School!, was equally successful and debuted at No. 4 on The New York Times Bestseller list.
Besides her professional life, Christina and Willie are proud parents to two children.
Their daughter, Lucie, is an amazing dancer and basketball player. And, their son George is a talented drummer and baseball player.
It appears their children are equally accomplished like their parents.
What Is Willie Geist Net Worth?
Willie Geist’s verified net worth has a net worth of $14 million.
The MSNBC host made a significant portion of his income from his work as a host and journalist.