Paul Edward Hospenthal is a celebrity ex-husband. The famous physiotherapist came into the public eye because of his marriage to Danica Patrick, a famous and established sportsperson. Edward was born on June 5, 1965, in Tacoma, Washington, USA where he spent his early life.
While Paul has led a quiet life after the divorce from the famous racer Danica Patrick, he is still being noticed by those who know him. So what is Edward up to, and how much net worth has he accumulated?
Biography
Paul Edward Hospenthal is an American physiotherapist, recognized for being the ex-husband of Danica Patrick. Paul was born on June 5, 1965, and he grew up in Tacoma, Washington with his four siblings.
Paul’s parents have roots in Europe, although they settled in the United States in the early 50s. His parents also served in the US Army. Paul earned his physiotherapy degree from the University of Puget Sound.
Professional Career
Hospenthal is a physiotherapist by profession. He is known for many years of experience, which has enabled him to work with big names in the sports sector. He is known for working with established basketball players, football players, and race car drivers.
Besides Paul’s contributions as a nurse, he has also trained as a golfer, enabling him to contribute to various golf publications. Despite his career being so promising, the healthcare officer found himself in trouble after a young woman alleged that he had a sexual relationship with her, while she was a minor.
The AZ family reported the incident that took place in 2007, and it troubled Paul Edward’s career. The woman claimed that she was his patient, but he engaged in a consensual sexual relationship when she was only sixteen years old.
Hospenthal in his defense claimed that there was no relationship between them, until when the woman turned 18. Moreover, during that time, the woman was no longer in his care. Paul admitted bad judgment in his interactions with the woman, but even though, he was found guilty of crossing professional boundaries.
As a result of the incident, Paul Edward was issued with a public reprimand and placed on six months’ probation.
Paul Edward Hospenthal’s Net Worth
Despite the bad turn of events during Paul’s career, he has managed to accumulate a substantial net worth for himself. According to numerous sources, the personality’s net worth is between $1 million to $2 million.
Paul’s net worth is attributed to his successful career as a physiotherapist. Moreover, he owns a vineyard in Napa Valley, which is recognized for producing high-quality grapes.
Marriage
Hospenthal is currently married to Marisa Catherine Henrichs. Henrichs is a teacher by profession and they have been married since 2015. Before Henrichs, Hospenthal was married to Danica Patrick, a famous car race driver.
Danica and Paul met in 2002 when the car race driver was seeking treatment for a hip injury. The professional relationship initially became personal and they began to date. The duo got married in a private ceremony on November 19, 2005. The couple’s marriage ended in November 2012.
