Susan Deixler gained fame as the celebrity ex-wife of Barry Manilow. Barry Manilow is a famous singer and songwriter.

Susan Deixler’s Early Life

Susan Deixler was born to Nettie and Al Deixler and is an American citizen. There are no details regarding her exact date of birth however she is estimated to be 74 years old.

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Susan Deixler is of white descent. Image Source: Daily Mail

Moreover, the celebrity ex-wife was a well-liked student in high school and even became the president of the student government in her senior year. The media star went to Eastern District High School in Brooklyn, New York, where she crossed paths with Barry Manilow.

Susan Deixler And Barry Manilow’s Married Life

The celebrity duo Susan and Barry Manilow were high school sweethearts in Brooklyn, New York. They started dating when the Unconditional Love star was in his last year of high school and Deixler was in her second-to-last year. Similarly, Enrica Cenzatti is also a celebrity ex-spouse of Andrea Bocelli.

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Barry Manilow and his co-singer. Image Source: Instagram@barrymanilowofficial

Moreover, the lovely pair got married secretly in June 1964 at City Hall with a judge, but because their families argued about a big wedding’s cost, they had another ceremony with a rabbi.

Sadly, their marriage didn’t last long, only about a year. Deixler asked for an annulment, saying she felt misled. Barry confessed he wasn’t ready for marriage and was busy with music every night. Finally, they separated on January 6, 1966.

In addition, in 1987, the Family Guy artist called his ex-wife “the perfect wife” in his book. Even though they didn’t have kids together, Susan later had two children. But Manilow himself never became a father.

Is A Mother Of Two Kids

After Susan’s short marriage with Thumbelina music artist in the ’60s, she never married again. But she did become a mom to two kids, a son named Danny and a daughter named Pauline.

Meanwhile, the gorgeous woman’s daughter is a professional lawyer and her son is a musician and builder. The media star lives in Point Reyes Station, California, with her children.

Barry Manilow Remmaried After Divorce With Deixter

In April 2014, Manilow married his manager and longtime partner, Garry Kief. They’d been together since 1978 and finally got married when same-sex marriage became legal in the U.S.

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Barry Manilow with his second beau Garry Kief. Image Source: Instagram

Similarly, Garry has a daughter named Kirsten from a previous marriage, and the musician helped raise her as his stepdaughter. In October 2023, the Murphy Brown star happily shared that Kirsten had “adopted a little girl, so now I’m a grandfather.”

Besides, Deixler, Barry’s ex-partner, mentioned to MailOnline that she wishes him the best and any old hard feelings are long gone. “What happened between us, our relationship, it’s all ancient history… It’s 50 years ago,” she said. Susan added, “I’m a private person, but I’m genuinely happy for him.”

Who Is Barry Manilow?

The 80-year-old Manilow is a famous American singer-songwriter known for hits like “Could It Be Magic,” Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” and more. Born Barry Alan Pincus in Brooklyn, New York, on June 17, 1943, his dad was Irish-American Catholic and his mom was Russian-Jewish.

Interestingly, the talented actor’s sold over 85 million records worldwide and has released 13 platinum and six multi-platinum albums. Besides his singing, he’s big on making jingles.

Likewise, Barry created the first Dr. Pepper jingle in 1974 and made tunes for State Farm, McDonald’s, Pepsi Cola, and Band-Aid. His most famous is the State Farm jingle, going strong for decades.

To add more, the big name’s song “This One’s For You” is super special—it’s a tribute to his grandpa, who believed in his music dreams. When he played at Carnegie Hall for the first time, his grandpa sat in the front row and stood up to cheer after his first song. That moment got the whole crowd standing for Barry’s first-ever standing ovation.

How Is Susan Deixler’s Professional Life?

After her marriage ended, Susan chased her dream of becoming a nurse. Since 2005, she’s been a care manager at a place in Port Reyes, California, looking after seniors who need help at home. She even started a swimming program there.

Besides her care manager job, the pretty lady works as a holistic healer. She has kept a low profile after her marriage with Manilow ended which is why it is hard to know details regarding her career.

What is Susan Deixler’s Net Worth?

The former celebrity beau Susan’s net worth isn’t known, but her ex-husband, Pretty In Pink artist Manilow, has amassed a hefty net worth of $100 million.

Likewise, Barry’s not just rich from music—he’s into real estate too. He owns a bunch of places in Los Angeles: a mansion in Beverly Hills worth $3.5 million, a $2.5 million condo in West Hollywood, and a $2.2 million house in the Hollywood Hills. He’s also got a $3.5 million estate in Palm Springs and a $5 million estate in Malibu, California.

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