Last Updated On November 15, 2018
Better known as the wife of college football coach Dabo Swiney, Kathleen Bassett made a name for herself. And now she has become a famous philanthropist.
The former educator Kathleen served in diverse social causes, awareness programs counting the breast cancer awareness campaigns.
Dabo Swiney wife Kathleen also gives a perfect example of “behind every successful man, there is a woman.” Because she exhibits a major role in her husband’s successful career.
But besides all these, there still lies some questions like: Where did Kathleen Swinney go to college? How old is Kathleen Swinney? What’s going on between her relationship with husband Dabo Swiney?
Get the answers to these questions along with Dabo Swiney wife Kathleen Bassett age, height, and family background.
‘A love like no other’; Kathleen Bassett boyfriend-turned-husband Dabo Swinney
Recognized as Dabo Swinney’s wife, Kathleen Bassett is leading a blissful married life with the American college football coach.
She married the head coach of ‘Clemson Tigers Football Team’ in 1994. Not only a great supporter of her husband, but Kathleen is also a better mom to her three sons- Drew, Will, and Clay. And two of her sons, Drew and Will, are into Clemson Tigers football.
Turns out, her husband Dabo Swinney is her childhood sweetheart. The couple has been together since their first grade. Throughout their school days, the pair took part in the cultural and sports event together and both were members of the school council.
Enrolling in the same high school, the couple joined ‘The University of Alabama’ but this time she entered as an intern. Nevertheless, Kathleen was there with her then boyfriend and now husband, Dabo Swinney, in his good and bad times.
Kathleen Bassett Cancer
The philanthropist Kathleen Bassett lost her sister Lisa Lamb due to cancer. Following her sister’s death, she decided to go to the genetic counselor as a precaution.
She underwent through a few tests only to confirm that she carried the same disease with a surprisingly positive result. To reduce the chances of ovarian cancer and contracting breast in the future, Kathleen encountered hysterectomy.
Later on, she went through a double mastectomy surgery. Anyway, all’s well that ends well, even now Kathleen shares her story of surviving breast cancer.
Kathleen Bassett Wiki Bio
Full Name | Kathleen Bassett (Kathleen Swinney) |
Born | March 27, 1971 |
Birthplace | Bowling Green, Ohio |
Age | 47 years old |
Height | N/A |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Former Teacher, Philanthropist |
Married | Dabo Swinney |
Children | Three sons- Drew, Will, and Clay |
Net Worth | Under review |
A teacher by profession, Kathleen Bassett was born on March 27, 1971, in Bowling Green, Ohio. At present, Kathleen Bassett age is 47.
Kathleen Bassett is the daughter of Jeffrey and Bette Bassett. Kathleen grew up with two sisters- Lisa Lamb and Ann Cicero and a brother named Daniel Bassett. In 2002, one of her sister, Lisa, suffered from breast cancer and announced as cancer-free the following year.
However, it came back in 2011 with the cancer-signs appearing in her lungs and brain which led to her death on April 22, 2014.
At some point in their lives, both sisters, Kathleen and Ann, carried a 90% percent chance to have breast cancer. Apart from that, Kathleen was among the most brilliant students at the ‘Pelham High School.’
Kathleen began teaching at an elementary school in Alabama after receiving a bachelor’s degree with a major in ‘Elementary Education.’
Kathleen Bassett Net worth, Career, Social works
During her bygone years, Kathleen emerged as a supreme contributor to the ‘Clemson Football Academy.’ Following her job at the elementary school, she used to work night shifts at ‘Shelton State Community College’ but had to quit due to her pregnancy.
Most of her time, Kathleen spends doing charity works for cancer patients. Losing her sister, Lisa Lamb, to cancer, she also dedicates herself towards spreading awareness regarding the disease.
As a former educator and philanthropist, Kathleen Bassett’s net worth is under review. Whereas, her husband Dabo Swinney earns a salary of $6.75 Million, so his net worth is $20 Million.