Gayle Benson was married to Thomas Bird for a decade. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Gayle Marie LaJaunie Bird Benson, also known as Gayle Benson, is an American billionaire, sports franchise owner, and businesswoman from America. After the demise of her hubby, Tom Benson, she became the New Orleans Saints‘ principal owner. Likewise, Gayle is also the first woman to be the majority shareholder of the voting stock in an NBA and NFL franchise.
Having been in the limelight for a long time, many must be curious to know about her personal life. Not many know, but she has been married thrice. So, in today’s article, let’s know in detail about Gayle Benson’s ex-husband, Thomas Bird, aka T-Bird, and his whereabouts.
Married For A Decade
As mentioned earlier, Thomas was married to Gayle. As per Fabwags, the former couple tied the knot on February 14, 1977. Unfortunately, the relationship timeline of the duo remains a mystery. However, as per Money Inc, Gayle’s second marriage came after she became friends with two small children. Their mom was a drug addict, and their father, Thomas, was an equally troubled young man.
Likewise, the ex-pair kept their marital life away from the media. But, it has been reported that the Bird couple’s marriage was tumultuous from the start, and after many years of an unhappy marriage, Benson filed for divorce.
The estranged duo was married for ten years until their legal separation in 1987. But, it is not known why their marriage ended. Over the years, the ex-pair moved on in their respective lives. While Thomas Bird’s ex-wife got married to Tom Benson, it is not known if he got married again.
Talking about their kids, even after being married for a decade, the former duo did not welcome any children. But, it is known that Thomas shared two little ones with his first wife, prior to marrying Gayle.
Was In An Interior Decorating Business
Over the years, Gayle Benson’s ex-husband has remained away from the limelight. As a result, not much is known about his current profession.
On the other hand, as per Daily Mail, Thomas was a building contractor. Likewise, another site suggests that he was in the interior decorating business. Hence, the former couple set up a company that bought and renovated houses in New Orleans in the 1970s.
Similarly, as per Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans website, their president is Thomas ‘TBird’ Bird. He has been involved as a member of NARA since 2009. However, it is not known if he is Gayle Benson’s former husband.
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Has Lived A Low Key Lifestyle
As stated earlier, Gayle Benson’s ex-husband has remained away from the limelight over the years. Likewise, he is also not active on social media. Due to this, much of the information regarding Thomas Bird’s personal life remains a mystery. Hence, it is not known if he married again.
Still, let’s hope Mr. Bird feels comfortable enough to open up more about his private life in the media. Nonetheless, he must be doing well, and we hope for a bright future for him. We wish him many happy days ahead.
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