Stan Cadwallader is a retired American firefighter and a commercial pilot who gained fame as the husband of Jim Nabors, the legendary comedian, singer, and actor.
Stan and Jim were together for more than four decades, and they got married in 2013 after same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington.
Stan was a loyal and supportive partner to Jim, who passed away in 2017 due to health complications.
Stan inherited Jim’s wealth of $40 million and is currently living a low-profile life in Hawaii.
Profile Data
- Full name: Stan Cadwallader
- Date of birth: November 30, 1948
- Age: 75 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Michigan, U.S.A.
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Retired firefighter and commercial pilot
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Parents: N/A
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: Jim Nabors (m. 2013 d. 2017)
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Widowed
- Net worth: $40 million
Early Life & Education
Stan Cadwallader, who is now 75 years old, was born on November 30, 1948, in Michigan, U.S.A.
He graduated from Petoskey High School in Petoskey, Michigan, in 1966. He moved to Hawaii later and obtained a commercial pilot license in 1978.
Only a little information about his parents, siblings, or other aspects of his early life and education is available.
Personal Life
Stan Cadwallader met Jim Nabors in 1975 in Honolulu, Hawaii, where Stan was working as a firefighter and Jim had a home.
Jim Nabors was a famous comedian, singer, and actor, best known for his role as Gomer Pyle in The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Stan and Jim became business associates and later partners, living together for 38 years before tying the knot in Seattle, Washington, on January 15, 2013, after same-sex marriage was legalized there.
They were among the first celebrity couples to marry after the law changed. Stan and Jim had a low-key wedding ceremony at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, attended by a few close friends.
They only announced their marriage to the public a month later when Jim revealed it in an interview with Hawaii News Now.
Stan and Jim did not have any children, but they had several dogs whom they loved and treated as their family.
Stan was a devoted and caring husband to Jim, who suffered from various health issues, such as a liver transplant in 1994, a heart surgery in 2012, and a weakened immune system.
Stan was by Jim’s side when he passed away on November 30, 2017, at their home in Honolulu, due to respiratory failure. Stan inherited Jim’s estate, which was valued at $40 million.
Stan is currently living a quiet and private life in Hawaii, away from the media spotlight.
Career
Stan Cadwallader had a career as a firefighter and a commercial pilot. He worked as a firefighter in Honolulu, Hawaii, for several years until he retired.
He also obtained a commercial pilot license in 1978 and used to fly around the island with Jim and their dogs and visit their farm in Hana.
He also helped Jim with his business affairs, such as managing his properties and investments.
Stan did not have a career in the entertainment industry, unlike his husband. Still, he occasionally accompanied Jim to events and shows, such as the Indy 500, where Jim sang “Back Home Again in Indiana” for 42 years.
Net Worth
Stan Cadwallader’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million.
He inherited this fortune from his late husband, Jim Nabors, a successful comedian, singer, and actor.
Jim’s estate included several properties in Hawaii, California, and Montana and a collection of art, antiques, and memorabilia.
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