Dana York Petty first got public attention as the wife of the late musician and rock singer Tom Petty.
On October 2, 2017, her husband died at the age of 66 reportedly from an accidental overuse of prescribed drugs.
Following Tom’s death, Dana York Petty is handling the musician’s assets. So many are wondering how is Dana York Petty doing now. Others are inquisitive about her net worth figure.
We broke down what you need to know about Tom Petty’s wife. As we begin with her wiki, bio, age, height, scroll down to see her latest news from the wiki beneath.
Born Name
Dana York
Nick Name
Dana
Age
Dana York Petty is apparently in her mid fifties.
Sun Sign
N/A
Born Place
Michigan
Residence
Los Angeles, California
Nationality
American
Education
As per Dana York Petty wiki, she was educated at Flushing High School. She graduated from the school in 1982.
What is Dana York Petty doing now?
Before getting married to her husband Tom Petty, Dana York used to work as a principal of University High School in Ferndale, Michigan.
Later she resigned from the job to accompany her partner. After Tom’s death, she is apparently handling her late husband’s assets.
In March 2018, a liability corporation called The plaintiff was formed. The company’s purpose is to manage the musician’s assets after his death.
According to CNN, it “controls Petty’s rights as a recording artist, composer, publisher and producer and oversees his memorabilia, equipment, musical instruments and other financial assets”.
On May 2019, Tom’s daughter from his previous marriage, Adria and Annakim, filed a lawsuit against the widow. They asked for $5 million over alleged misappropriation Tom’s assets plus attorney’s fees.
Family
- Mother-in-law: Katherine Petty
- Father-in-law: Earl Petty
- Son: Dylan
- Stepdaughters: Adria Petty and Annakim Violette
Build
N/A
Height
Dana York Petty’s husband Tom Petty stood at a height of 1.76 m. Whereas the widow’s frame measurements aren’t available.
Weight
Unknown
Married and Husband
Dana York Petty and Tom Petty first got married on 3 June 2001. Then the ceremony was followed by a lavish wedding in Malibu on June 21.
The married couple had initially met in 1991 in a concert. After dating for several years, they tied the knot following Tom’s divorce.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers singer was previously married to his first wife Jane Benyo. Likewise, Dana York Petty had a son named Dylan from her first marriage.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Dana York Petty Net Worth
Dana’s late husband had an estimated net worth of $95 million. Since he divorced from the first wife in 1996, Dana is apparently entitled to most of his net worth.
In the 2019 lawsuit by Petty’s daughters, they claim that they have equal responsibility for Tom’s estate. Dana York Petty’s net worth of 2019 is currently under review.
Dana York Petty wiki-bio
- Dana York Petty was born in Flint, Michigan.
- She graduated from Flushing High School in Michigan in 1982.
- Tom Petty and Dana York Petty first met in 1991 in a concert.
- They got married in June 2001 and remained in the relationship for 16 years.
- Dana has a son named Dylan from her previous marriage.
- She currently resides in Los, Angeles, California.
- Her singer husband died on October 2, 2017.
- On May 2019, Tom’s daughters from his first marriage filed a lawsuit against Dana. They asked for $5 million for misappropriation of Tom’s estate.
