Retired footballer Tunch Ilkin’s sudden death has disheartened his family including his wife, Karen Rafferty.
Karen Rafferty is a celebrity widow and a real estate agent. She is best known as the surviving wife of late footballer and sports broadcaster, Tunch Ilkin.
Tunch emigrated to the U.S when he was 2. He attended Highland Park High School and gained an athletic scholarship at Indiana State University.
Ilkin was a sports enthusiast from a young age and later on, he dreamed of making his career in football. His professional journey started in 1980 after being drafted by the Steelers.
Tunch was associated with the club for 12 years. Meanwhile, he was also the VP of the NFL Players’ Association. In 1992, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers but he retired a year later.
After a glorious football career, Ilkin worked as a sports broadcaster and game analyst. In June 2021, he retired from the media to treat for ALS.
Unfortunately, Tunch passed away on 4 September 2021 due to ALS complications.
Who Is Tunch Ilkin’s Wife Karen Rafferty?
Late footballer, Tunch Ilkin is survived by his second wife, Karen Rafferty.
Karen is a real estate agent at the Realty One Group Platinum. She is a marketing, sales, and service professional with 3 decades of experience.
Rafferty studied at Buckeye North High School. Then, she received a BA in Business/ Communications from Carlow University. Also, she earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
Karen began her career as the director of marketing for General Motors de Mexico. She was also the brand director for Shanghai General Motors.
Following that, Rafferty worked as the Global Advertising Director for Chevrolet. As of now, she is a realtor at the Realty One Group Platinum.
How Old Is Karen Rafferty? Age Revealed
Karen Rafferty is 55 years old in 2021.
Born on 2 November 1965, she is originally from Ohio. Moreover, she has a zodiac sign of Scorpio and is an American citizen.
Rafferty was born to her father, Brice Kimbro. After his death, she was raised by her mother and step-father, David Stewart.
What Is Karen Rafferty Net Worth?
Karen Rafferty’s net worth details are yet to be explored.
As a real estate agent, she has earned thousands of dollars. Further, she lives a rich lifestyle in Pittsburgh.
On the other hand, Karen’s deceased partner, Tunch has left a fortune of $8M as per Net Worth Post.
Meet Tunch Ilkin And Karen Rafferty’s Kids
Karen Rafferty does not have a biological child but she shares an amazing bond with her step-kids.
Tunch Ilkin and his late wife, Sharon Ilkin welcomed three beautiful children. Sharon Ilkin passed away in 2012 after battling cancer for a long time.
After her death, Tanner, Natalie, and Clay were brought up by Karen and Tunch.